Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Name: Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $40,000 (up to $10,000 per year) plus a paid summer internship at Amazon

Information And Eligibility:
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is a comprehensive opportunity designed to support high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in computer science, software engineering, or related technology fields. This program offers both financial assistance and early career experience, providing recipients with up to $40,000 in renewable scholarship funding along with a paid summer internship at Amazon following their first year of college. The scholarship is structured to encourage long-term success by combining academic support with real-world, industry-level experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies.

Applicants must intend to enroll full-time in a four-year accredited college or university and pursue a major closely connected to computer science, software development, engineering, or STEM disciplines related to computing and information technologies. A minimum GPA of 2.3 is required, and students must demonstrate financial need, ensuring the award prioritizes applicants who may face barriers to accessing high-quality STEM education. In addition, students must be U.S. citizens or individuals authorized to work in the United States.

The summer internship component is one of the program’s most valuable benefits. Selected scholars work directly with Amazon teams, gaining hands-on experience in software development, problem-solving, and project design. Interns receive mentorship from Amazon engineers and exposure to industry practices that strengthen their technical and professional skills. This combination of financial support and practical training positions recipients for strong career prospects in the technology sector.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a four-year accredited college or university.
• Must pursue a major in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 required.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
• Must plan to enroll full-time in the upcoming academic year.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the online scholarship application through the Amazon Future Engineer platform.
• Submit academic transcripts reflecting GPA and coursework.
• Provide documentation demonstrating financial need.
• Submit any required essays, personal statements, or short-answer responses.
• Provide requested personal, academic, and eligibility information on the application form.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years for students who maintain full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
• Recipients participate in a paid software engineering internship at Amazon after their freshman year.
• Award funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other qualifying educational expenses.
• The internship provides hands-on development experience, mentorship, and exposure to professional engineering environments.

Deadline: December

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