Amazon (Software Development Engineer) Recruitment Bursary

The Amazon Recruitment Bursary will cover the costs (capped) of the following:

• Tuition
• Residence/private accommodation
• Subsistence
• Stationery and books
• A personal computer
• Transport

SDEs at Amazon work on real world problems on a global scale with cutting-edge technology, and develop critical products for their customers. SDEs own systems end-to-end; they design, build and test high-quality software solutions, and help influence the direction of technology that delights hundreds of millions of customers around the world. Amazon SDE interns write real software – interns’ design, code, and raw smarts contribute to solving some of the most complex technical challenges in the areas of distributed systems, data mining, automation, optimization, scalability, and security – just to name a few.

As an Amazon SDE intern, you will have the chance to demonstrate your skills and add real value through the ownership and delivery of an impactful project that matters to their customers. Throughout the internship, you will engage and learn from other Amazonians, expand your network, and have access to training opportunities and social events for both your personal and professional development. Amazon will assess your performance throughout the internship with the prospect to offer successful interns a full-time permanent role to start upon completion of your studies.

StudyTrust, on behalf of Amazon, invites current Undergraduate students entering into their final year of a three OR four-year Undergraduate degree (who will continue studying an honours degree in 2025, after completing the internship) with a keen interest in Amazon and software development engineering, to apply for this Bursary Programme. Important: please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting your application:

Degree Programmes:

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology.
• Year level: Entering into final year of Undergraduate (3rd year of a three-year degree OR 4th year of a four-year degree programme).
• Must be returning to education to complete an Honours degree in 2025.
• 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, 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.

 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 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.

• Applications open 1 June and close 10 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 10 September to be considered for a bursary to begin 2024.
• 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.