Who Can Apply – Eligibility Criteria
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.
Important: Please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting your application:
Degree Programmes:
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems.
- Year level: Third 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.
Academic Achievement:
- Current students who are consistently obtaining an average of 65% and above.
Career Plans & Motivations:
- 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.
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.
Citizenship:
- Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
How to Apply
- Applications open on 1 May and close on 30 September. Applications will be reviewed o
How to Apply
- Applications open on 1 May and close on 30 September. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, throughout the application timeline above.Complete your application on StudyTrust’s online platform before the closing date of 30 September to be considered for a bursary to begin in 2025.After submitting an application via StudyTrust, shortlisted candidates will undergo an additional assessment with Amazon.Carefully read the instructions on the Bursary Applications page before beginning your application.
Bursary Funding
The Amazon Recruitment Bursary will cover the costs (capped) of the following:
- Tuition
- Residence/private accommodation
- Subsistence
- Stationery and books
- A personal computer
- Transport