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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