The Foundation for Excellence (FFE), in partnership with Amazon Future Engineer (AFE), is inviting applications for the AFE-FFE Scholarship Program.
This transformative initiative provides financial sponsorship, laptops, tech mentorship, skill-building hackathons, and potential internship opportunities at Amazon for high-achieving female engineering students from economically constrained backgrounds across India.
📌 Key Highlights & Benefits
| Parameter | Details |
| Program Name | Amazon Future Engineer – FFE Scholarship |
| Organizers | Foundation for Excellence (FFE) & Amazon India |
| Target Audience | First-Year Female Engineering Students (B.E. / B.Tech) |
| Key Perks | • Financial assistance towards tuition & educational expenses • Free Laptop provided by Amazon • 1:1 Tech Mentorship & Skill-building Hackathons • Fireside chats with Amazon leaders & tech teams • Opportunity to appear for Amazon Internship |
| Eligibility Target | Indian citizens irrespective of caste, community, or religion |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Gender & Academic Criteria
- Gender: Strictly open to Girl Students only.
- Course: Enrolled in 1st year of B.E. / B.Tech / Integrated M.Tech programs (Preferably in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), or related tech branches).
- Passing Year: Must have completed Class 12 / Higher Secondary / Intermediate / CBSE / ISC after 2024.
- Admission Mode: Must have secured admission through State or National level merit rank entrance exams (e.g., JEE Main, KCET, TNEA counseling, etc.).
- ❌ Exclusion: Diploma students admitted on a Lateral Entry basis into 2nd year are not eligible.
2. Financial Eligibility
- Family Income: Gross annual family income must be less than ₹4,00,000 (Rupees Four Lakhs per annum).
- First-generation graduates from underserved family backgrounds will be given priority.
📝 Selection Process
- Online Application Submission: Registration and document upload via FFE portal.
- Document Verification & Financial Screening: Review of income certificates, entrance rank cards, and fee receipts.
- Student Interview / Counseling Verification: Background verification by FFE coordinators/volunteers.
- Final Award & Onboarding: Disbursement of scholarship, laptop delivery, and onboarding into the Amazon Future Engineer mentorship network.
🔗 How to Apply
- Visit the official Foundation for Excellence portal: ffe.org.
- Navigate to the AFE-FFE Scholarship section.
- Fill out the application form with your personal, entrance exam, academic, and income details.
- Upload necessary supporting documents (Class 10/12 marksheet, income proof, college admission proof, and entrance rank card).
- Submit your application online.