{"id":6221,"date":"2020-05-14T12:04:34","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/?p=6221"},"modified":"2021-03-24T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:18:07","slug":"amazon-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/find-scholarships\/amazon-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AmazonYou can find pretty much anything you need on Amazon these days. And yes, it turns out that also includes scholarships!<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Amazon Give Scholarships?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Indeed they do! Amazon is all about doing good in the world and helping students afford college is one of the ways they do this.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon awards two different scholarships. Keep reading to find out details about both.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Amazon Student Scholarships<\/b><\/h2>\n

Amazon Student<\/span><\/a> is a college membership program. It offers students a free six month trial. The program includes many benefits like free two-day shipping and special discounts. It also awards Amazon Student Scholarships.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon Student Scholarships are $5,000 awards for undergraduate students. The scholarship also awards an extra $500 stipend for books.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited college or university. They must show academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership activity. The scholarship committee uses this criteria to select semi-finalists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Semi-finalists must submit an essay. In the essay, they must discuss the benefits of using Amazon. They also must research Amazon\u2019s business models and write about them. Examples include Amazon\u2019s pricing policy, sales support, and flexible payment methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Amazon Future Engineer Program<\/b><\/h2>\n

The second scholarship that Amazon awards is the<\/span> Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program<\/span><\/a>. This program awards high school seniors who plan to attend college or university in the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

To apply, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. They must have completed an advanced placement computer science course in high school. They also must plan to major in computer science or computer engineering in college.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scholarship recipients are students with financial need. Many of them are from underrepresented minority groups in computer science. Qualities that Amazon looks for are academic excellence, leadership, and involvement in after school activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scholarship winners receive a $10,000 renewable scholarship. They also get a paid summer internship placement after their freshman year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For scholarship renewal, students must maintain full-time status and a minimum 3.0 GPA.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Many Students Are Being Funded by Amazon for the Amazon Future Engineer Program?<\/h2>\n

100 students win the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship every year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Application Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\n

Applicants must submit a current and complete transcript of their grades. They must also submit a copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, students must submit one letter of recommendation. Wondering who to ask for recommendations? Find out <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scholarship Deadline<\/b><\/h2>\n

The scholarship opens in November and closes in January. Applicants receive notification mid-April.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a college student, Amazon is going to be your best friend! The company offers students great discounts and free two-day shipping through its Amazon Student Program. It also awards students with scholarship money. Whether you’re an engineer or studying another field there is scholarship money to be won. Apply for these scholarship programs today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can find pretty much anything you need on Amazon these days. And yes, it turns out that also includes scholarships! Does Amazon Give Scholarships? Indeed they do! Amazon is all about doing good in the world and helping students afford college is one of the ways they do this. Amazon awards two different scholarships. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6222,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[19,18,94],"tags":[87,114,89,84,67,115],"yoast_head":"\nAmazon Scholarship | ScholarshipOwl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Amazon Scholarships exits and they award students with money for college. 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