Amazon funds next-gen tech talent with $16 million in computer science scholarships and internships

Amazon Future Engineer program supports 400 high school seniors with funding and paid internships

Amazon has awarded 400 high school seniors across the United States with scholarships valued at up to $40,000 each to support their college education in computer science and related fields. The awards are part of Amazon Future Engineer, the company’s computer science education initiative.

Each student will receive a paid internship at Amazon after their freshman year of college, offering direct exposure to real-world work environments and mentorship from technology professionals.

Recipients were selected based on academic achievement, leadership experience, community involvement, work history, future goals, and financial need. The 2025 cohort includes students from nearly 40 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Amazon surprised the students with the scholarship announcements.

“Education has the power to transform lives, and we are excited to help support 400 talented students on their journey into future careers,” says Alice Shobe, global director of community impact at Amazon. “Amazon Future Engineer scholarships combine educational funding with tangible work experience. We believe these scholars will help shape the future through innovation and leadership for years to come.”

One former recipient, Parker Landsman, received an AFE scholarship in 2019 and now works at Amazon as a software engineer on the Community Impact team.

“I became super close with the community in [Amazon Future Engineer], and I had really great mentors both on my team and outside of my team as well,” says Landsman. “They played a huge role in helping to motivate and encourage me to continue pursuing STEM.”

Landsman contributes to Amazon’s Community Delivery program, which has provided over 40 million meals to food-insecure families.

Students share goals and experiences ahead of internships

Among this year’s recipients is Micah Hill from Laurel High School in Mississippi. Hill’s interest in computer science began after seeing her older brother receive the same scholarship in 2021. Inspired by a teacher and the film Hidden Figures, she organized a coding program for middle school girls to introduce them to 3D printing and programming.

“I didn't know the statistics regarding women in computer science were so disproportionate,” says Hill. “I wanted to provide girls in my community with an opportunity to learn how to code and print in 3D.” She plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and hopes to build a career at a global tech firm.

Another recipient, Angel Feliz, is a student at The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Feliz says the scholarship will enable him to be the first in his family to attend college.

“I’m a first-generation immigrant,” says Feliz. “This scholarship means that I will soon also be a first-generation college student and can continue exploring pathways in technology without placing a financial burden on me and my family. It also helps me feel motivated. It is important to me to know that I have people supporting me along the way.”

Feliz plans to major in computer science and minor in cybersecurity. He highlights the collaborative nature of the field as a key reason for pursuing a career in tech.

Since 2019, Amazon has awarded 1,650 Future Engineer scholarships, totaling $66 million in tuition assistance. Globally, the initiative has reached more than 3.9 million students from underrepresented communities. The company has committed to expanding access to computer science education for two million U.S. students.