Amazon recently announced a groundbreaking initiative to promote gender diversity in the tech sector. At the 2025 ‘Careers of the Future’ summit in Delhi, the company unveiled 500 merit-based scholarships, each worth Rs.2 lakhs, for female students pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science, engineering, or related fields. This program is part of Amazon’s Future Engineer initiative, which has already made a significant impact on computer science education across India.
Bridging the Gender Gap in Technology
The scholarships aim to support female students, particularly from Tier 2 cities, in accessing quality education and breaking barriers in the male-dominated tech industry. The program targets students from Grade 6 and above, equipping them with advanced computer science skills and fostering a deeper understanding of technology’s transformative power.
Expanding Educational Access
Amazon’s initiative extends beyond financial assistance. Beneficiaries will also gain access to:
- Mentorship: Guidance from Amazon employees to help navigate academic and career challenges.
- Personalized Coding Boot Camps: Advanced training sessions to build essential tech skills.
- Personal Laptops: Tools to enhance learning and career development.
- Multi-Language Learning Materials: Resources available in seven Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners.
The program focuses on immersive, project-based learning to help students grasp concepts in artificial intelligence, coding, and application development.
Impact of the Amazon Future Engineer Program
Since its inception, the Amazon Future Engineer program has trained over 3 million government school students and 20,000 teachers across 272 districts in eight Indian states. By fostering interest in computer science early, the program prepares students for lucrative careers in technology while addressing India’s digital divide.
Insights from the Summit
The ‘Careers of the Future’ summit gathered policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to discuss ways to scale quality computer science education nationwide. The event emphasized the role of collaboration between governments, industries, and educational institutions in creating career-ready students.
Amazon’s Commitment to Inclusive Growth
Speaking at the summit, Samir Kumar, Country Manager at Amazon India, said, “Our investment in diverse, inclusive education is key to unlocking India’s potential and driving sustainable growth. By empowering India’s youth with future-ready skills, we are nurturing the next generation of tech innovators.”
Conclusion
Amazon’s scholarship initiative is a significant step toward fostering gender equality in technology and enabling young women to excel in STEM fields. With a strong commitment to education and skill development, Amazon continues to lead efforts in bridging the digital divide and shaping India’s future workforce.
