Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: High school senior who has taken or is currently enrolled in a computer science, engineering, or robotics course and will major in a computer science/engineering field- scholarship and internship
Application Available: October 28, 2024
Deadline Date: December 19, 2024

Scholarship Details:

The Tech Council of Delaware has partnered with Amazon for the Future Engineer Scholarship program which provides students with an opportunity to upgrade their careers with up to $40,000 in scholarships and an offer to complete a paid summer internship at Amazon.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Authorized to work in the United States.
2. 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.
3. Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, 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.
4. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
5. Must show financial need.

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application
2. Recommendation from an educator (computer science, robotics, or hardware engineering teacher, preferred, if you have one, or a teacher who knows you well)
3. Short essays
4. Transcript
5. Parent’s/Guardian’s 1040 tax document

Criteria for Selection: We use a holistic selection process that considers numerous criteria and materials you provide to choose 400 different winners all across the nation. This includes things like: 

1. How you do in the classroom, primarily based on GPA
2. Engineering experience – For example, after-school clubs, competitions, self-taught learning, hackathons and more 
3. Work experience 
4. Short answer responses 
5. Financial need – Usually based on household income 
6. Racial, ethnic and gender diversity 

When you submit your application, we’ll look at all these areas to get a full picture of your fit for this scholarship. 

Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript

Essay Details:

See application for short answer questions.

Award Amount: $40,000

Award Details:

If your financial aid package shows that you have an unmet need of $9,000 per year, the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship will give you $9,000. However, if your unmet need is more than $10,000, you will receive the maximum amount of $10,000 per year. In simple terms, we will cover your unmet financial need, up to a maximum of $10,000 annually.
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.

Website/URL: https://techcouncilofdelaware.org/page/amazonscollegecholarship

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: AmazonFutureEngineer@ScholarshipAmerica.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Applications open October 28, 2024 and close December 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National