Amazon Web Services (AWS) extends an invitation to eligible students to apply for the Skills Development Bursary Programme for the 2024 academic year.
Closing Date for Bursary Applications: 30 September 2023
Bursaries will be granted for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Honours, Masters, Postgraduate Diploma) studies in fields relevant to the technology sector, encompassing the following:
- Accounting and Finance (BCom)
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
Bursaries are also open to students with disabilities pursuing ANY study programme at the Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.
The bursary selection will primarily consider two factors: academic excellence and financial need.
The comprehensive bursary will cover the following expenses (up to a specified limit): tuition fees, stationery, books, personal computer, accommodation in residence or private, subsistence, and transport.
Minimum Entry Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria before applying (failure to satisfy these requirements will result in the application not being considered):
- South African citizenship
- Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Full-time enrollment in an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in one of the aforementioned fields in 2024
- Studying at a recognized and accredited South African university
- Minimum score of 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
- Minimum score of 75% for English in Matric
- Minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
- Strong academic record
- Leadership potential
- Students with disabilities will be given preference (although those without disabilities are encouraged to apply as well)
Application Process:
Applications should be submitted online at: [AWS Skills Development Bursary Application 2024]
Applicants must review the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before proceeding with the application.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (missing items may result in disqualification):
- Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Full academic record and latest available results (June 2023 examination results or progress report)
- Proof of parents or guardians’ household income (latest payslips if employed/affidavit if unemployed/affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if business owners/SASSA letter stating received grants if applicable)
- Parents’ death certificates if deceased
- Court letter specifying child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
- Proof of disability, if applicable
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