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 AWS Skills Development Bursary 2023

About Amazon Web Services 

It is a subsidiary company of Amazon. They provide highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in a cloud that businesses in 190 countries around the world rely on.

About The AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme

It is inviting students to apply for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Development Bursary.
The bursary is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Fields of Study Are Covered By The AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme

The following studies are covered by the bursary porgramme:

  • Accounting and Finance (BCom)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering

Note bursaries will also be awarded to students with disabilities in a sudy of their choice at Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.

Expenses Covered By AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme

Tuition fee
Stationery
Books
Personal computer
Accommodation in residence or private
Subsistence
Transport


Eligibility Criteria For The AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme

The following are the minimum requirements that you must meet in order to be considered for the bursary programme.
If you do not meet them, your application will not be considered.
  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited universities in South Africa
  • Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 75% for Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric
  • Tertiary students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have leadership potential
  • Preference will be given to students living with disabilities (however those without disabilities should also apply)

Documentation Required For The AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme

The following documentation is required for the bursary programme. You must submit clear copies of the following documents or else your application will not be considered.

  • South African ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate or Matric latest results (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, latest financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed) (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians death certificates, if deceased (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if divorced (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians sworn statement, if separated (certified copy)
  • Signed consent form (.docx)
  • Profile picture
  • Proof of address (certified copy)
  • Essay (answering the following:  ,description of your personal background and family circumstances  ,description of all your achievements and leadership position, your personal strengths and weaknesses, how your chosen study programme relate to your talents; interests and envisaged career, your personal statement to headline your application profile)

How To Apply For The AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme


Closing Date For The AWS Skills Development Bursary Programme

The closing date is 30 September 2022. If you apply after the closing date, your application will not be considered. Apply as soon as you can.


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