Apply for Amazon Bursaries 2025

Amazon invites South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.

Bursary application closing date: 30 September 2024

StudyTrust, on behalf of Amazon, invites current undergraduate students who will in 2025 be entering into their final year of a three-year degree OR the third year of a four-year degree, to apply for this bursary. Applicants should intend to continue studying for an Honours degree in 2026 (after completing the internship) and have a keen interest in Amazon and software development engineering.

Fields of study:

Must be studying any of the following:

• Computer Science,
• Computer Engineering,
• Software Engineering,
• Information Technology,
• Information Systems.

Requirements:

Please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting your application:

• Must be studying any of the above mentioned fields of study
• Must be in 3rd year of either a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree programme in 2025. 
• Students in a three-year degree programme must be committed to return to education to complete an Honours degree in 2026.
• South African universities only.
• Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
• Current students who are consistently obtaining an average of 65% and above.
• Applicants must display a clear motivation for Amazon and the field of software development engineering
• Applicants must be available to be assessed for a full-time permanent role at AWS that will start upon completion of their studies.

What the Bursary covers:

The Amazon Bursary will cover the costs of the following:

• Tuition
• Residence/private accommodation
• Subsistence
• Stationery and books
• A personal computer
• Transport

Obligations:

• Successful applicants must complete an internship (during summer vacation), and participate in training opportunities at Amazon.
  Successful applicants must commit to accepting a full-time permanent role if an offer is extended following the internship assessment.
• Full-time roles start after completion of studies and applicants must commit to working in their full-time role for the equivalent number of years funded.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at: Amazon Bursary Application 2025