Amazon Bursary South Africa 2026

Although the 2026 application period opens on 1 May 2025, the closing date is 30 September 2025. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—submit early.

About the Amazon Development Centre 

Amazon Development Centre South Africa, in partnership with StudyTrust, aims to nurture high-potential students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. 

The bursary supports future Software Development Engineers at Amazon.

Fields of Study Funded

Eligible fields include full-time study or Honours in:

• Computer Science
  
• Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
  
• Information Technology or Systems
  
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science
  
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) for tech roles
  
• Education (Maths & Science teaching) 

Benefits for Recipients

The bursary covers:

• Tuition and registration fees (capped)
  
• Residence or private accommodation
  
• Textbooks, stationery and study materials
  
• A personal computer
  
• Monthly living and transport allowance
  
• A paid summer internship at Amazon, offering real-world experience and internship-based evaluation toward a permanent Software Development Engineer (SDE) role starting January 2028.

Eligibility Criteria 

You must meet all of the following:

• Be a South African citizen
  
• Enrolled at a South African university
  
• Entering your final undergraduate year in 2026 (3rd year of a 3-year degree or 3rd year of a 4-year degree)
  
• Intend to pursue Honours (NQF Level 8) by end‑2027
  
• Not be a Master’s-level student
  
• Achieve and maintain a minimum 65% average
  
• Be available to complete a paid internship at Amazon and accept a full-time position if offered, for the same number of years as bursary support received

How to Apply

1. Complete your application online via StudyTrust’s platform (available from May 1)
   
2. Upload certified documents (see next section)
   
3. When prompted “Where did you hear about bursaries?”, enter “www.bursariesafrica.co.za.”
   
4. Submit before the closing deadline (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)

Required Documents

Include certified copies of:

• South African ID document
  
• Matric certificate and full academic transcript
  
• Proof of current university registration for the 2026 academic year
  
• Proof of household income (e.g., payslips, affidavit)
  
• CV and motivational letter explaining your interest in Amazon and software development engineering
  
• Passport-style profile photo and proof of address as required

Closing Date

The verified closing date is 30 September 2025 at 23:59 SAST. The 2026 call opens on 1 May 2025. 

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Contact Details

For accurate inquiries, contact StudyTrust, the bursary administrator:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +27 11 403 1632