In a significant move to empower women in the tech industry, Amazon India has launched the #SheIsAmazon campaign ahead of International Women’s Day 2024. These scholarships are part of Amazon’s Future Engineer Scholarship Program, with the initiative offering financial aid, mentorship, and coding bootcamps to 500 female students pursuing careers in technology. The campaign aims to address the gender gap in the tech industry.
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Benefits of the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship:
- Financial support of INR 50,000 per year for the duration of their courses in computer science or related fields of study.
- Mentorship by Amazon employees. Mentors will provide guidance, support, and advice to help scholars navigate their academic and professional journeys.
- Advanced personalized coding boot camps to help them transition into successful careers in the tech industry. These bootcamps will cover in-demand technical skills and prepare scholars for job interviews.
- Personal laptops to ensure seamless participation in boot camps, webinars, and other engagement exercises.
In addition to these benefits, scholars will also have the opportunity to network with other tech professionals and participate in Amazon events.
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The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program is a great opportunity for female students who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The program provides financial support, mentorship, and valuable skills training to help students succeed in the tech industry.
How to apply:
Keep a close eye on Amazon Future Engineer India website and social media. They’ll soon announce how to apply and the exact requirements.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Salection Process
- Students initiate their application for the AFE – FFE Scholarship by completing an online form.
- Once eligibility is established, students are linked with one of FFE’s volunteer “Facilitators” across 27 states. These facilitators virtually meet with applicants or their families to assess their genuine financial need.
- Upon confirmation of family background and academic qualifications, students proceed to submit the necessary documents and requirements online for the AFE-FFE Scholarship program.
- Shortlisted scholars are then required to submit an essay as outlined in the application form.
- FFE operates its scholarship program on a reimbursement basis, acknowledging that students have already incurred expenses during their initial application (for the first semester of college).
- Furthermore, FFE upholds a non-discriminatory policy, ensuring that selection is not based on caste, creed, or religion.
Additional details:
- The scholarships are open to students of all nationalities who are studying in India.
- The scholarships will be awarded based on a merit-cum-means basis.
- The selected students will be required to maintain a good academic record and participate in the mentorship and coding bootcamp programs.
This is a great opportunity for female students who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships will provide financial support, mentorship, and valuable skills training to help students succeed in the tech industry.
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