Amazon invites applications from first-year girl students currently pursuing BE/B.Tech courses in computer science, IT and other allied branches. The scholarship aims to enable access to computer science learning and career opportunities for young girls in India. These girls are usually ‘First Generation Learners’, from underserved and economically constrained backgrounds.
- Eligibility: Indian girl students pursuing BE/BTech in Computer Science or allied branches are eligible. They must be currently studying in the first year of undergraduation programme. Annual family income is less than INR 3,00,000. Admission must be taken through a state or national-level entrance exam.
- Prizes & Rewards: INR 1,60,000 (INR 40,000 per year until graduation) The Amazon Future Engineer Scholars will also receive mentorship for tech careers, skill-building as well as networking opportunities, and a chance to appear for Amazon internship.
- Last Date to Apply: 31-12-2022
- Application mode: Online applications only
About the Scholarship
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is an initiative of Amazon to enable access to Computer Science learning and career opportunities for young girls in India. These girls are usually ‘First Generation Learners’, from underserved and economically constrained backgrounds. Under this scholarship, girl students pursuing first year of BE/B.Tech courses in Computer Science Engineering and Infomation Technology or related branches will be entitled to receive a scholarship amount of INR 40,000 per year until graduation.
In addition to the financial assistance, the Amazon Future Engineer Scholars will also receive mentorship for tech careers, skill-building as well as networking opportunities, and a chance to appear for Amazon internship.
Amazon inspires young people to pursue careers in the field of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology. It also strives towards making the youth better creators, builders and thinkers. Through this scholarship program, it aims to offer holistic learning opportunity to girl students in India who wish to become tech experts.
This program is being implemented in partnership with Foundation for Excellence (FFE), a non-profit organization which focuses on providing scholarships for higher education of academically-gifted students who are facing financial constraints.
Eligibility
- Indian girl students pursuing BE/BTech in Computer Science or allied branches
- Currently studying in the first year of under graduation
- Annual family income is less than INR 3,00,000
- Admission is taken through state or national-level entrance exam
NOTE: Girl students who are the first graduates of the family will get preference.
Benefits:
INR 1,60,000 (INR 40,000 per year until graduation)
Documents
The applicants are required to upload the following documents after the Prelim application is selected –
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
- Bonafide certificate from college
- Rank certificate
- Counselling letter for seat allotment
- Family income certificate or salary slip (for 3 months) or IT return form
- Tuition/Hostel/Mess paid receipts
- Statement of estimated expenses from college
- Bank passbook copy for bank account details confirmation
- E-Aadhaar or scanned copy of your original aadhaar
How can you apply?
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship’ page.
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Fill the required details in the preliminary application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Submit the application.