SA Bursaries
Amazon SA Bursaries 2026
Amazon Development Centre South Africa, in partnership with StudyTrust, invites talented and ambitious students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for the Amazon Recruitment Bursary 2026
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
This bursary offers not only comprehensive funding for studies in technology-related fields but also a paid internship at Amazon—an opportunity to be assessed for a full-time Software Development Engineer (SDE) position.
Fields of Study Eligible
Students must be enrolled in:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Data Science, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be enrolled at a South African university
- Be entering the final year of a 3-year degree OR the third year of a 4-year degree in 2026
- Intend to pursue Honours (NQF Level 8) in 2027
- Not be studying at Master’s level
- Achieve a minimum average of 65%
- Be available to start full-time employment with Amazon in January 2028, if offered
- Be passionate about software development and Amazon’s work culture
Bursary Benefits
Amazon will cover capped costs for:
- Tuition fees
- Residence or private accommodation
- Meals and transport
- Stationery and textbooks
- Personal laptop
- Monthly living allowance
Internship Opportunity
All bursary recipients will:
- Participate in a paid summer internship at Amazon
- Be evaluated for a full-time SDE role upon graduation
- Gain hands-on experience solving global tech challenges in areas such as distributed systems, automation, and security
- Attend training workshops and networking events during the internship
Obligations
- Must complete the Amazon internship during summer vacation
- Must be open to accepting a permanent role with Amazon equal to the years of bursary funding received, if offered
How to Apply
- Applications open 1 May 2025
- Apply via StudyTrust’s online platform: Click here to apply for the Amazon Recruitment Bursary 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo additional assessment by Amazon
