Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internships, and industry mentors. Last year, hundreds of students selected from nearly 40 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico were awarded this $40,000 scholarship, along with a paid internship at Amazon.
Scholarship Details
- Up to $40,000 in college funding ($10,000 per year for up to 4 years)
- Paid summer internship at Amazon following the freshman year of college
- Access to industry mentors and professional development
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.
- Must demonstrate financial need. This opportunity is to support students with a substantial need for financial assistance.
- Must be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Application Process
- Visit the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship page to access the online application
- Provide academic records and proof of computer science/engineering course enrollment
- Submit documentation of financial need and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Complete essay or short-answer questions about career goals and interests
- Submit your application by the posted deadline to be considered
The AFE scholarship presents life-changing opportunities. We want you to apply! When it comes to a paid industry internship and up to $40,000 in scholarships, your time can go a long way. You could be one of the students chosen to win this double-sized opportunity—there’s only one way to find out.
