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Scholarship and Internship

Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internship opportunities, and industry mentors.

Up to $40,000 for your computer science degree – plus a paid Amazon internship

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship supports students from underserved communities pursuing computer science degrees with up to $10,000 per year for four years and a paid summer internship at Amazon. Applications for 2025–2026 are closed. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when the next cycle opens.

Eligibility requirements

Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.

Must demonstrate financial need. This opportunity is to support students with a substantial need for financial assistance.

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.

This could be you!

The AFE scholarship presents life-changing opportunities. We want you to apply! When it comes to a paid industry internship and up to $40,000 in scholarships, your time can go a long way. You could be one of the students chosen to win this double-sized opportunity—there’s only one way to find out.

Get to know a few of our amazing winners

Enrique Guzman

University of California, 2027

I discovered my passion for computer science when I learned that almost every single thing I did in my day was at some way, run by a computer-like system. I did my best in high school but needed funding to go to the university I felt would push me the most. Then I received the Amazon package at my doorstep and later interned at Amazon headquarters! Interning as a freshman is a huge head start and builds a career-oriented mindset that is life changing. Apply! 
Danielle Darfour

University of California, 2027

I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow my career with Amazon, especially so early in my journey, right after my first year of college. I became interested in computer science during quarantine, and being a role model in the field for younger girls who look like me has been my constant motivation. I thank Amazon for investing in my future and helping me become more capable of empowering others.
Milan Naropanth

Harvard University

The program is an exceptional opportunity for students passionate about software and hardware development. Despite the prospect of interning at a renowned Big Tech company like Amazon after just my first year of college, I was warmly embraced by the community and the larger Amazon family. There was a distinct sense of belonging that resonated deeply. From that moment on, I knew precisely how I would navigate my professional journey — with the invaluable guidance and unwavering support of Amazon Future Engineer, transforming my dreams of a career in computer science into tangible reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

We will cover your unmet financial need, up to a maximum of $10,000 annually. Once you are selected as a recipient, the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship program will take a look at your financial aid package to determine how much funding you need. For example, if your financial aid package shows that you have an unmet need of $8,000 per year, the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship will give you $8,000. However, if your unmet need is more than $10,000, you will receive the maximum amount of $10,000 per year. Awards are renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon the applicant continuing full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university, and maintaining a good standing with their university.

Applicants to the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program must: Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Authorized to work in the United States.Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken a computer science course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Must show financial need.

No! We actually have quite a few majors that are eligible for this award. See below for details.

Related majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Math (Mathematics; Applied Math), Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Transportation Technology, Computer Info Systems, Computer Info Science, Cognitive Science, Informatics, Information Technologies

Winners of the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship have an opportunity to an industry internship. Our interns work embedded on a software engineering team and work with their manager, tech mentors, and teams to build projects that have a real impact on Amazon customers. Interns get to work on some of Amazon’s groundbreaking technologies and core platforms, like Amazon Web Services, seller logistics, and the Amazon retail platform. At the end of the summer, most interns ship production-level code to Amazon! Besides their project work, Amazon Future Engineer interns get exposure to the Amazon business and build their professional networks through fireside chats with senior leaders, deep dives from technology teams, and a dedicated career mentor. Interns build bonds with their fellow cohort virtually and in-person - so if you join us, you’ll have lots of interns from similar backgrounds to go through this experience with you!