Amazon has opened its web services bursary program 2025/2026 and is inviting all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. All interested applicants should use the details below to apply.
Closing Date:
September, 2025/2026
Field of Study:
- Information Systems
- IT
- Mechatronic
- Engineering & the Built Environment
- Electrical & Information Engineering
- Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
- Computer Science
Bursary Details:
The purpose of the Amazon bursary aims to develop a talent pipeline for Amazon (AWS) in South Africa. Bursaries are awarded to students in fields relevant to the technology sector.
Only the following programmes will be funded:
Undergraduate Degree programmes:
- Computer Science / Engineering and Information Technology,
- Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Accounting and Finance),
- Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics, Civil Engineering.
Year level: First to final year students.
Postgraduate Degree Programmes:
- Honours and Masters Degree in:
- Computer Science / Engineering and Information Technology,
- Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Accounting and Finance),
- Electrical / Mechanical/ Mechatronics, Civil Engineering.
People with Disability
Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in all study Programmes.
Closing date: 30 September 2025/2026.
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum selection criteria:
- Current Gr 12 learners with Mathematics and Physical Science marks of 75% and above
- Current first year students who are consistently obtaining an average of 70% and above
- Applicants must be willing to commit to work for Amazon for the number of years funded.
- Applicants must be willing to participate in vacation work and training opportunities at
Amazon.
Bursary Inclusion:
The bursary will cover the following costs:
- tuition
- residence / private accommodation
- subsistence
- stationery and books
- a personal computer
- transport.
How to Apply:
- Applications must be completed on StudyTrust’s online Xhuma (WhatsApp) platform before 30 September to be considered for a bursary for next year.
- Please carefully read the instructions on StudyTrust’s Bursary Applications page before beginning your application.
Click Here To Apply
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