The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Development Bursary is a fully funded bursary program offered to South African students who want to study towards undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in key fields like technology, engineering, commerce, business science, information technology and computer science for the 2026 academic year. This bursary is administered by StudyTrust, a reputable educational trust that manages corporate bursaries on behalf of AWS and other organizations. StudyTrust
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the AWS Skills Development Bursary 2026 in South Africa, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: StudyTrust
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Be a South African citizen
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Demonstrate strong academic performance
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Have leadership potential and financial need
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Grade 12 learners must have a minimum of 65% in Mathematics and 65% in English (HL or FAL)
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University students must maintain an overall average above 65%
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Accepted into or registered at a recognized South African university for 2026 study
Priority is also given to students living with disabilities, and such applicants may qualify across all study programs. StudyTrust
Fields of Study Supported
The AWS Skills Development Bursary supports students pursuing full‑time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in South Africa in the following areas: SA CareersPortal
Undergraduate Degrees
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Computer Science & Information Technology
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Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics)
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance)
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Bachelor of Education specializing in Maths and Science
Postgraduate Studies
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Honors, Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s in the above fields
Students with Disabilities
Students living with disabilities may apply for the AWS bursary for any undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. StudyTrust
What the AWS Skills Development Bursary Covers
The AWS Skills Development Bursary is full‑cost funding that typically includes: StudyTrust
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Tuition fees (capped)
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Accommodation (residence or private)
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Subsistence allowance (living expenses)
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Stationery and textbooks
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A personal computer (to support studies)
This comprehensive support helps students focus on their studies without worrying about major financial barriers. StudyTrust
