Amazon Web Services (administered by StudyTrust)Amazon Web Services (administered by StudyTrust)

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AWS Skills Development Bursary

Amazon Web Services (administered by StudyTrust), South Africa

Scholarship overview

The AWS Skills Development Bursary is funded by Amazon Web Services and administered by StudyTrust, an educational trust and public benefit organisation. It provides full-cost bursaries for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Commerce, Business Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, fields relevant to the technology sector.

Awards are based on merit and financial need and are for study at selected South African universities. Priority goes to students with a disability, learners from the LEAP Science and Maths Schools and former AWS interns.

Applications are made on StudyTrust's online platform for a bursary in the following year.

Award Information

  • South African citizen; only citizens are considered.
  • Strong academic and leadership potential.
  • Matric: at least 65% in Mathematics and 65% in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.
  • Tertiary students: overall average above 65%, consistently achieved.
  • Current Grade 12 learners: 65% or more in Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • Undergraduate fields, first to final year: Computer Science or Engineering and Information Technology; BCom specialising in Accounting and Finance; Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Civil Engineering; Bachelor of Education specialising in Maths and Science; Medicine.
  • Postgraduate (Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters): Computer Science or Engineering and Information Technology; Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Students with disabilities: undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in all programmes.
  • Full-time study.
  • Tuition (capped).
  • Residence or private accommodation (capped).
  • Subsistence (capped).
  • Stationery and books (capped).
  • A personal computer.

Rand caps are not specified.

  • Application season for 2027 study: 1 June to 16 October 2026 (extended).
  • StudyTrust's general bursary season opens on 1 June and in most cases closes on 30 September.
  1. Read the instructions on the StudyTrust Bursary Applications page before starting.
  2. Open the online application through the AWS Skills Development Bursary page and its Apply here button.
  3. Complete the application and upload supporting documents.
  4. Applicants are also considered for other StudyTrust-administered bursaries for which they qualify.

Official links

How selection works

Bursaries are awarded on merit and financial need. Priority goes to students with a disability, LEAP Science and Maths Schools learners and former AWS interns. Candidates must meet the academic thresholds and study in a listed field.

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