AWS Skills Development Bursary

Fields of study

Undergraduate Degree studies

• Computer Science or Computer Engineering and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Accounting and Finance)
• Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Education (specialising in Maths and Science)

Postgraduate (Honours, Masters, Postgraduate Diploma) studies

• Computer Science or Computer Engineering and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Accounting and Finance)
• Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Civil Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2027
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for English HL or 65% for English FAL in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
• Have a strong academic record
• Have leadership potential
• Preference will be given to students living with disabilities (however those without disabilities should also apply)

What the bursary covers

• (up to a capped amount): tuition fees
• Stationery
• Books
• Personal computer
• Accommodation in residence or private
• Subsistence

Documents you will need

• Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Full academic record and latest available results (June 2026 examination results or progress report)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
• Parents death certificates if deceased
• Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
• Proof of disability, if applicable

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
   • AWS Skills Development Bursary Application 2027
   • Study Trust Bursary Applications Page

   Applications must be submitted online at: AWS Skills Development Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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
• Phone 087 511 3373

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

About AWS Skills Development

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is Amazon's cloud computing business, providing computing, storage and data services to organisations worldwide, with a large presence in Cape Town.