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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 engineering or computer science degree - plus an opportunity for a paid Amazon internship!

The AFE Scholarship is so much more than a scholarship. It covers up to $10,000 per year (for 4 years) toward the cost of a degree. But the support doesn’t end there. AFE scholars get access to a network of professionals to help grow their careers — plus mentorship, mental health resources, and a chance at an opportunity to intern with Amazon.

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This year, we’ve made a BIG change!

AFE is now supporting both Automation Engineering and Software Development Engineering.

Choose this track if...

Automation Engineering

You’re curious about conveyor systems, robotics, packaging, machines, and automated sortation systems that keep our facilities running efficiently.

You like hands-on work that keeps you moving and tinkering.

You like the flexibility that comes with shift work.

A typical day: you might diagnose an electrical issue in the morning and calibrate a robotic arm in the afternoon. You’ll often work independently across fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and air hubs.

Software Development Engineering

You’re inspired to build the code and systems that run the Amazon ecosystem: Amazon.com, Alexa, AWS, and more.

You prefer mostly desk-based work that involves meetings and collaboration.

You appreciate the consistency of standard business hours.

A typical day: you might design a new feature in the morning, review a teammate’s code around midday, and debug a production issue in the afternoon. You’ll work in small teams that own the full cycle of product development.

Watch this video to learn more!

The Amazon Future Engineer scholarship is built for what’s next, and we want you to apply. Two engineering tracks — Software Development Engineering and Automation Engineering.

You could be awarded up to $40,000 in scholarship funds, mentorship and an opportunity to intern at Amazon. Your curiosity can go a long way. You could be one of the students chosen for this opportunity — there’s only one way to find out.

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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, engineering, or robotics 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).

Plan to attain a bachelor’s degree

Automation Engineering
■ Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Related Field
Software Development Engineering
■ Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems or Related field

Important Dates

Application Opens

November 3, 2026

Application Deadline

January 5, 2027

Teacher Recommendation Deadline

January 8, 2027

Finalists Notified - Assessment instructions sent

Mid - January 2027

Assessment Deadline (New this year)

End of January 2027

Winners Notified!

Mid April 2027

Meet some of our current AFE Scholars

Eniola Aloba

University of Maryland

Amazon has poured so much into my professional and personal growth. Stepping outside my comfort zone has helped me build strong leadership and teamwork skills. From career preparation to hands-on support, Amazon has invested in every step of my journey.
Nathan Jones

University of Kentucky

AFE has opened doors I once thought were beyond my reach. It gives students from all backgrounds the opportunity to thrive in one of the most competitive industries and turn their dreams into reality. I’m grateful to Amazon for investing in my future and empowering me to inspire others.
Jehan Idsassi

University of Maryland

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship made college financially possible for me. It gave me the chance to attend in the first place, and it has opened doors to opportunities I never expected. I’m deeply grateful for the support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon will award up to $10,000 each year of your 4-year degree program (up to $40,000 total). If you have a funding gap that is less than $10,000 each year, the AFE scholarship will completely cover it. For example, if you have a funding gap of $8,000 annually, the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship will pay out $8,000 each year for a total of $32,000. If you have a funding gap of $14,000 annually, the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship will pay out $10,000 each year for a total of $40,000.

Click the “Apply Now” button above and follow the instructions. You will need your high school transcripts, your parents'/guardians most recent 1040 tax forms, and proof that you have completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. If you have not already taken this course, you can take a test to prove your skills here.

Scholars who meet eligibility requirements have a chance for a 3-month, paid internship at Amazon, based on available positions. Every internship is different because every day at Amazon is different. Depending on which track you choose (Automation Engineering or Software Development Engineering), you will either be working on the floor, maintaining and calibrating our robotics and conveyor systems, or you’ll be working in an office designing and building the code that runs all of our systems and programs. No matter which track you choose, you will get hands-on experience in your chosen field and ownership over your internship project.