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ABOUTTHEBURSARY PROVIDER

A multinational corporation located in the United States, Amazon.com specializes in digital streaming, cloud computing, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. The online store offers a variety of products, such as toys, gadgets, housewares, music, movies, books, and many more. Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Meta are the other four American IT giants that make up the "Big Five," of which Amazon is one.

What began as an online book seller has grown to become the world's largest online store and a leading provider of cloud services.

FIELDS COVERED

Bursaries will be issued for undergraduate and honors-level study in the following areas:

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

BURSARY COVERAGE AND SERVICE CONTRACT

Up to a certain sum, the bursary will cover the following costs: tuition, books, stationery, personal computers, private or in-home housing, transportation, and other living expenses.

In order to evaluate students for possible full-time permanent employment as Software Development Engineers (SDEs) following graduation, bursary recipients will also participate in a paid internship program (during summer vacation).

Through the ownership and completion of a significant project that is vital to their clients, the internship will give candidates the chance to showcase their abilities and truly offer value. In addition to growing their network and interacting with and learning from other Amazonians, interns will also have access to social events and training opportunities for both professional and personal growth.

In the event that a position becomes available, bursary recipients might be obliged to work for Amazon for the same amount of time following graduation.

The review of applications will continue during the application period. Candidates who make the short list will be contacted by StudyTrust and asked to take an additional test with Amazon.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Before applying, candidates must meet the following minimal standards;

  • You must be a citizen of South Africa.
  • You must have finished your matriculation.
  • You must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines.
  • In 2026, you have to be starting your third year of a four-year degree OR your last year of a three-year degree.
  • After finishing the Amazon internship, you have to continue your education in order to earn an honors degree.
  • By the end of 2027, you must plan to have finished your education (up to Honours level or NQF level 8).
  • If you receive a job offer following the internship evaluation, you must be available to begin full-time permanent employment with Amazon in January 2028.
  • A minimum total score of 65% must have been attained and maintained by you.
  • You have to be enrolled at a South African university that is recognized and accredited.
  • You must be interested in software development engineering and in pursuing a career at Amazon
  • You must be open to participating in the summer internship program offered by Amazon.
  • You must be open to taking advantage of Amazon's training possibilities.

if you don't meet them all, your application won't be taken into consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE AMAZON BURSARY

Applications need to be submitted online  atAmazon 2026 Bursary Applications.

Before applying, candidates must read thebursary instructions page.

Together with your online application, send in clear copies of the following supporting material:

  • ID document from South Africa (certified copy)
  • Certificate of Matriculation (certified copy)
  • Complete transcripts and academic record (certified copy)
  • Guardians or parents evidence of income (certified copy of the most recent paystubs or employer letter if employed, the most recent financial statements if self-employed, or an affidavit if jobless)
  • Death certificates of parents or guardians, if they have passed away (certified copy)
  • If divorced, a certified copy of the parents' or guardians' divorce certificate
  • Sworn declaration from parents or guardians, if they are not together (certified copy)
  • Profile photo (head and shoulders clearly visible)
  • Address verification (certified copy)

submitting these documents is required; failing to do so could result in your application being rejected

CLOSING DATE: September 30, 2025.

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE BURSARY PROVIDER

Please get in touch with StudyTrust, the bursary's administrators, directly if you have any questions about these programs:


Contact Page:https://studytrust.org.za/contact-us/

Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za

Telephone: 011 403 1632

 

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