Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship 2024 Details:
About FFE: The 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 young people in India to gain access to computer science learning and career opportunities.
Name of the Scholarship: AFE – FFE Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: First-year B.E/B.Tech (girls)
Batch: After 2021 (High School)
Scholarship Amount: Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rs. 50,000/- per year)
Last Date To Apply: 31 October 2024
- Only female students pursuing B.E/B.Tech/Integrated M.Tech Courses (preferably CS/IT branches ) are eligible for scholarships.
- 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 2021
- 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.
While scholars from all branches can apply, the following branches will get preference:
- Computer Science And Engineering
- Information And Communication Technology
- Information Science
- Information Science And Engineering
- Information Technology
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- Diploma students admitted to B.E. and B.Tech courses on a lateral basis Are not eligible.
- 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.
Financial Eligibility
- Annual family income should be less than Rs 3.0 lakh.
- 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.
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 laptop, mentorship, skill building opportunities, networking opportunities and an opportunity to appear for Amazon Internship to the AFE Scholars.
More than just a Scholarship/Internship: Learn what makes the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship more than just a scholarship! Recipients introduce you to the community they’ve joined and the benefits of engaging with scholars from all across the country who also share the love of Computer Science. Dive into scholars’ unique experiences and learn why this is much more than just a scholarship or internship.
Selection Process:
- Students apply for the AFE – FFE Scholarship through an online application form.
- Once 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 documents and requirements for the 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 by March 31st, 2025. Scholarships will be awarded to the eligible scholars after verification and selection. The selection will happen on a merit cum application basis. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Candidates can apply for the Scholarship on or before 31 October 2024 by following the link
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