Amazon Operations Bursary

Offered by Amazon Operations

Closed Usually closes around September

The Amazon Operations Bursary supports final-year and Honours students in supply chain, logistics, operations, industrial engineering, finance, statistics or data analytics who maintain at least 70%. It covers tuition, accommodation, books, a computer and a living allowance up to a set amount.

Fields of study

  • Data Science / Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Logistics / Transportation Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management
  • Statistics

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be studying or have finished studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification, within one of the fields listed above
  • Be entering your final year of a 4-year degree or Honours degree (NQF 8), in 2027
  • Be studying on a full-time basis
  • Have achieved and maintained a minimum overall of 70% in the 2025 final and 2026 first semester examinations
  • Have proven financial need

What the bursary covers

  • Up to a capped amount: tuition fees
  • Accommodation in university residence or private accommodation
  • Stationery
  • Books
  • Personal computer
  • Living allowance (subsistence)

Documents you will need

  • South African ID document (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, latest financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed) (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians death certificates, if deceased (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if divorced (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians sworn statement, if separated (certified copy)
  • Profile picture (clear head and shoulders photo)
  • Proof of address (certified copy)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements

    Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

  3. Apply through the official channel

    Applications must be submitted online at: Amazon Operations Bursary Application 2027

    Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About Amazon Operations

Amazon Commercial Services South Africa runs Amazon's local retail, marketplace and logistics operations.

StudentBursaries.co.za is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the bursary provider. Logos and trademarks belong to their owners. Always confirm the details on the official website before you apply. Last checked: October 2026.