Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship 2023 – The AFE-FFE (Amazon Future Engineer & Foundation for Excellence’s ) Scholarship program aims to transform the lives of academically gifted and financially needy students, preferably Girls from all over India by enabling access and support of Engineering, computer science and related professional education. Apart from the financial and other assistance provided to the AFE India Scholars, Amazon will also provide mentorship, skill-building opportunities and networking opportunities along with a chance to appear for Amazon Internship. Amazon Future Engineer scholars get exposure to the Amazon business through fireside chats with senior leaders and Amazonians, interactions with technology teams, and skills-building hackathons. AFE Scholars will build bonds with their fellow intern cohort by collaborating on projects and through social events – so if you join us as an AFE Scholar, you’ll have lots of fellow scholars from a diverse backgrounds to go through this experience with you!.If you are graduated you can try for Amazon Recruitment.
About FFE: Foundation for Excellence’s goals are aligned with SDG Goal 4, which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” FFE scholars are usually “First Generation Learners’, from underserved, and economically constrained backgrounds. Amazon Future engineer is an initiative by Amazon to enable access of computer science learning and career opportunities for young people in India.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship 2023 :
| Name of the Scholarship | AFE – FFE Scholarship |
| Eligibility | First-year B.E/B.Tech (girls) |
| Batch | After 2020 (High School) |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs. 50,000/- per year |
| Last Date | 31 December 2023 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Only Girl Students pursuing B.E/B.Tech Courses from the below branches are Eligible For Scholarships
- Computer Science And Engineering
- Information And Communication Technology
- Information Science
- Information Science And Engineering
- Information Technology
- Only First-Year Applicants Beginning Their Studies In B.E., B.Tech
- Applicants Are Expected To Have Passed Their Higher Secondary / Pre-University / Intermediate / CBSE/ISC Or Equivalent Board Qualifying Examination After 2020.
- Admission To Professional Degree Courses/Institutions Is Based On The Merit Rank Awarded At The State Or National Level Entrance Exams, Or Through A Counselling Process Conducted At The State Level.
Note: Diploma Students Admitted To B.E., B.Tech Courses On A Lateral Basis Students Are Not Eligible.
Financial Eligibility
- Annual Income should be less than Rs 3.0L
- In addition to gross family income, the education and occupation of parents as well as family members including an elder brother(s) and sister(s), the family’s living conditions, and the total expenses being incurred by the family on the applicant’s education will be taken into consideration for determining the financial eligibility of an applicant.
- Applicants who are the first graduates of the family will be preferred over applicants who are the second or third child of the family taking up graduation.
Note: Gross income refers to the income before deductions for taxes or other purposes.
What are the benefits?
- If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a scholarship award of INR 50,000/year until graduation. Up to an estimated 500 AFE Scholars will be selected initially, which may increase later.
- Awards are renewable each year until a bachelor’s degree is earned.
- Renewal is contingent upon the applicant continuing full-time enrollment in an eligible course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, maintaining a good standing with their university and continuation of the program by Amazon.
- Along with the financial award, Amazon will also provide mentorship, skill building opportunities, networking opportunities and an opportunity to appear for Amazon Internship to the AFE Scholars.
- Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Wonderful Opportunity!
- You could be one of five hundred students chosen to win this double-sized opportunity—there’s only one way to find out.
- This scholarship will propel you to a successful professional career in a single generation, lifting your families out of the poverty cycle.
- This Scholarship is available to candidates irrespective of the applicant’s caste, community, or religion.
- The only eligibility criteria for the Program are academic performance, family income and aspiration to study technology!
Selection Process:
- Students apply to AFE – FFE Scholarship through an online application form.
- Once student eligibility is determined, students are connected to one of FFE’s distributed network of volunteer “Facilitators” in 27 states. Facilitators meet the prospective student or their family members, virtually, to determine the genuineness of need and financial hardship.
- After verification of family background and academic credentials, students submit the application form online along with all supporting document and requirement for AFE-FFE Scholarship program.
- Shortlisted AFE-FFE scholars will have to submit an essay mentioned in the form.
- FFE’ scholarship program is based on a reimbursement model as students have already incurred expenses when they first apply for a scholarship (1st semester of College).
- FFE does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion.
Note: Applicants will be notified latest by March 31st, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded to the eligible scholars post verification and selection. The selection will happen on a merit cum application basis. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients
How to Apply for Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship 2023?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for the Scholarship on or before 31 December 2023 by following the link
For more details & Apply: Click here.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship FAQ’s
How many award recipients will there be?
Amazon will grant 500 award recipients this year.
Is Computer Science the only branch of engineering that is eligible?
No, other branches of engineering are also eligible
What is the award amount?
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a scholarship award of INR 50,000/year until graduation.
I still have more questions. Who can I contact?
Please e-mail: afe-inquiry@ffe.org and we’ll get back to you within five business days.
What are the dates of application?
AFE-FE Scholarship online application will begin from 1st August 2023. Last date of application is 31st December 2023. Applicants will be notified latest by March 31st, 2024.
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