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External Bursary Opportunities

Bursary opportunities are offered by some external companies, municipalities and government departments to reward academic excellence or help undergraduate students in need of financial assistance. 

Make the most of these opportunities. Make sure you adhere to the closing dates, and complete all details required. 

We add these opportunities as and when they are received, so check back regularly to see what is on offer. 

Amazon Recruitment Bursaries

RECRUITMENT BURSARY

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Amazon-funded tuition, accommodation, and additional academic costs, applicants must be South African citizens pursuing a degree in:

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning

Students must be entering their final undergraduate year in 2027 (3rd year of a 3-year degree or 4th year of a 4-year degree), planning to continue to Honours (NQF Level 8) in 2028 and expected to complete academic studies by the end of 2028.

Students must be available to commence full-time employment with Amazon in Jan 2029 if offered a permanent role.

Other eligibility criteria include:

  • Academic average of 65% or above
  • Demonstrated coding ability in a programming language such as Java, C, C#, C++, or Python
  • Strong interest in software development
  • Available for a paid summer internship (2027)

 

Important Note:

Successful interns will be assessed for potential conversion into a full-time Software Development Engineer (SDE) role with Amazon upon completion of their studies.

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

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