A Glimpse into the Future: Seattle Students Awarded Amazon Scholarships
Ever dreamt of a future so bright you gotta wear shades? Well, for 13 lucky students from the Seattle area, that dream is quickly turning into reality, thanks to a little surprise from Amazon. Yep, you read that right. These students hit the jackpot with scholarships from Amazon’s “Amazon Future Engineer” program. And guess what? They had no clue it was coming!
The Big Reveal at Amazon’s Prime Air Drone Facility
Picture this: a group of high school students, all thinking they’re about to sit through their final scholarship interview at Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery hub in Seattle. Little did they know, they were walking straight into a celebration of their achievement. Talk about a plot twist!
The Winners Circle
From the Bellevue School District to Seattle Public Schools, these students are as diverse as they are talented. With names like Alvin Sung from Newport High and Fenet Guyassa from Bonney Lake High School lighting up the roster, the future’s looking mighty bright. And let’s not forget about siblings Rane and Alaris Peterson from Eastlake High School making it a family affair!
The Scholarship Scoop
We’re talking up to $40,000 each for these kids to chase their dreams in computer science, engineering, or anything tech-related really, at the college of their choice. Plus, Amazon’s throwing in a paid internship after their freshman year. Minds = blown.
But wait, there’s more. These 13 students are part of a bigger picture – 400 nationwide to be precise – all getting a slice of the scholarship pie this year. It’s all part of Amazon’s grand plan to empower students from underrepresented communities, giving them the tools and opportunities to forge pathways in tech that can lead to a brighter, more inclusive future.
The Heart of Amazon’s Mission
Since kicking off in 2019, Amazon’s Future Engineer program has pledged $54 million in scholarships to 1,350 students across the U.S. Talking about putting your money where your mouth is! Victor Reinoso, the global director of education philanthropy at Amazon, put it best when he said it’s all about empowering the next generation to drive innovation for a more equitable and sustainable world.
