Amazon Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies related to the following fields

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Machine Learning
• Software Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification, within one of the fields listed above
• Be entering your final year of a 3-year degree OR the third year of a 4-year degree, in 2027
• Continue studying towards an Honours degree after completing the Amazon internship
• Intend on completing your studies (up to Honours level or NQF level 8) by the end of 2027
• Be available to start full-time permanent employment with Amazon in January 2028, dependent on receiving a job offer after the internship assessment
• Have achieved and maintained a minimum overall of 65%
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Be interested in software development engineering and in pursuing a career at Amazon
• Be willing to join the Amazon paid internship programme, during summer vacation
• Be willing to participate in training opportunities at Amazon

What the bursary covers

• Up to a capped amount: tuition fees
• Stationery
• Books
• Personal computer
• Accommodation in residence or private accommodation
• Transport
• General living expenses

Documents you will need

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (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
   • Amazon Bursary Application 2027
   • StudyTrust bursary instructions page

   Applications must be submitted online at: Amazon 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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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 403 1632

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company in e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS) and digital services, with a large software development centre in Cape Town.