Are you a passionate student in your final year of undergraduate studies in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering? The Amazon Bursary offers you a chance to fund your honours degree while gaining hands-on experience through an internship at Amazon’s Development Centre.
The bursary targets high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds, this bursary covers tuition, accommodation, and more. It paves the way for a rewarding career in software development with Amazon.
About Amazon
Amazon South Africa is a subsidiary of Amazon international and offers a wide range of products to customers in South Africa, including books, electronics, clothing, and home goods. It also offers Prime, its premium subscription service that includes free two-day shipping on eligible orders, as well as access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and other benefits.
The Amazon (Software Development Engineer) bursary invites applications from students who need funding to complete their studies. The bursary is awarded by Amazon Development Centre for people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Fields of Study Covered
Applicants for the bursary programme must be students entering into their final year undergraduates programme in 2024. They must proceed to an honours degree in 2025, after completing the internship programme.
Degree Qualifications:
- Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering.
- Study Year: Entering into the final year of Undergraduate (third year of a three-year degree OR fourth year of a four-year degree programme).
- Must be returning to education with the intention to complete an Honours degree in 2025.
- Only South Africa based universities are eligible
Academic Performance:
- Currently enrolled students who are consistently obtaining an average of 65% and above.
Career Plans & Motivations:
- Applicants must display a clear motivation for Amazon, the field of software development engineering, and are seeking an opportunity to be assessed for a full-time permanent role to start upon completion of their studies.
Bursary Value & Benefits
- Tuition fees
- Residence/private accommodation
- Subsistence
- Books and stationery
- A personal computer
- Transport allowance
Contractual Obligations
- Successful bursary applicants are required to complete an internship programme (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.
Amazon Bursary Application Process
Applications must be completed online via Amazon Bursary Application 2025
Required Supporting Documents
To apply, submit clear, certified copies of the following documents with your online application. All are required, and missing documents may lead to disqualification:
- Your South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Complete academic record or transcripts
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income (payslips, employer letter, financial statements, or affidavit if unemployed)
- Death certificates of parents or guardians, if applicable
- Divorce certificate of parents or guardians, if applicable
- Sworn statement from parents or guardians, if separated
- Clear profile picture (head and shoulders)
- Proof of address
Closing Date
Application open on 1 June to close on 30 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered by Amazon.