AWS Skills Development Bursary

Who can apply

• Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being 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 full-time, towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2027
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for English HL or 65% for English FAL in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
• 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)

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to AWS Skills Development - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

AWS Skills Development Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE AWS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BURSARY COVER?

Amazon is inviting students to apply for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Development Bursary, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, which are relevant to the technology sector:

Undergraduate Degree studies:

• Computer Science or Computer Engineering and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Accounting and Finance)
• Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Education (specialising in Maths and Science)

Postgraduate (Honours, Masters, Postgraduate Diploma) studies:

• Computer Science or Computer Engineering and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Accounting and Finance)
• Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Civil Engineering

Students with disabilities: Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in ALL study programmes.

WHAT EXPENSE DOES THE AWS BURSARY COVER?

The full cost bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (up to a capped amount): tuition fees, stationery, books, personal computer, accommodation in residence or private and subsistence.

The bursary will be awarded based on 2 main factors: academic merit and financial need.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE AWS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being 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 full-time, towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2027
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for English HL or 65% for English FAL in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
• 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)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE AWS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: AWS Skills Development Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the AWS Skills Development bursary.

Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE AWS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
• South African ID document (certified copy)
• 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 2026 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 they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
• Parents death certificates if deceased
• Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
• Proof of disability, if applicable

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE AWS BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:

• Tel: 011 403 1632
• Mobile: 087 511 3373
• Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za
• Contact page: https://studytrust.org.za/contact-us/

WHAT DOES AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS) DO?

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, an American multinational internet-based company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

In 2006, AWS began providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. Today, Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers businesses in 190 countries around the world.

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