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Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) Scholarship & Internship
Amazon's comprehensive education initiative offering financial scholarships, 1-on-1 mentorship, and paid summer internship opportunities to first-year women engineering students in India.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
₹50,000/year Financial Scholarship (for 4 Years) + Paid Amazon Internship Opportunity + Mentorship
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E.
Eligible Branches / Streams
Computer Science, Information Technology, and Circuital Engineering Branches
Gender Eligibility
Women Only / Female Candidates
Geographic Scope
Citizens of India studying at recognized engineering institutions in India
Participation Format
Individual / Mentorship & Internship
Minimum Qualifications
First-year female undergraduate engineering student with annual family income meeting government criteria (typically ≤ ₹3,00,000/year).
Benefits & Rewards
• Financial scholarship of ₹50,000 per academic year throughout the 4-year engineering degree. • Dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship from Amazon software engineers and technical leaders. • Opportunity to complete a paid summer internship at Amazon with potential conversion to full-time roles. • Skill-building bootcamps covering web development, algorithms, and professional communication.
How It Works
1. Application Submission: First-year women students submit their academic transcripts, income verification, and personal statement. 2. Verification & Coding Assessment: Eligible applicants complete a basic logical and technical assessment. 3. Selection Announcement: Selected scholars receive annual financial aid, join the AFE community, and prepare for subsequent internship placement.
How to Apply
1. Check application announcements via the official Amazon Future Engineer India portal or partner foundations (such as Foundation for Excellence). 2. Complete the online questionnaire and upload required proof documents.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### How First-Year Women Students Should Prepare - **Strong Application Essay:** Explain clearly why you chose computer science, challenges you have overcome, and how you intend to leverage technology to impact your community. - **Foundations of Coding:** Focus on basic programming concepts (loops, arrays, conditional statements) in Python, C++, or Java. - **Maintain Clear Documentation:** Keep your college enrollment letter, 12th grade mark sheet, and government income certificate verified and ready.
Pro Tips
• Do not miss the deadline: This scholarship is strictly open to 1st-year students during their first academic semester. Second-year students are ineligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can second-year students apply?
A: No. The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is exclusively restricted to first-year female students entering their B.Tech/B.E. degree.
Q: Is the scholarship renewable?
A: Yes, the scholarship provides ₹50,000 each year for all 4 years of study, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic standing.