Amazon Awards County Students
Four Prince George’s Students Win Amazon Scholarships and Internship Opportunities
Great things come to those who study.
Four seniors from Charles Herbert Flowers High School have earned national recognition after being selected as recipients of the prestigious Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship, securing both major financial support for college and a pathway into one of the world’s leading technology companies.
James Egbuanran, Kingsley Nwogu, Halmed Kamara, and Keven Amaya Muñoz were among just 200 students nationwide chosen for the highly competitive award. Each student will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree in computer science or engineering at a college of their choice. In addition, each scholar was offered a paid internship with Amazon following their freshman year of college, providing early career experience, mentorship, and professional development.
The scholarship is part of Amazon’s broader mission to expand access to careers in technology for students from historically underserved communities. Selection criteria included academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, work experience, future goals, and financial need.
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy praised the students and the impact of the program.
“This program not only provides generous financial support but also offers talented seniors a pathway to real-world experience through paid summer internships,” Braveboy said. “What a fantastic way to kickstart their future.”
Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph said the students’ achievement reflects both their determination and the strength of local academic programs.
“Their selection as Amazon Future Engineer Scholars is a testament not only to their individual brilliance and hard work, but also to the strength of our computer science programs at Charles Herbert Flowers High School,” Joseph said.
Anya Malkov, a Prince George’s County Public Schools parent, said the awards demonstrate Amazon’s investment in local communities.
“Amazon may be a global company, but we establish local roots in the communities where we live and work,” Malkov said. “We’re proud to invest in these students and their futures.”
The honors arrive at a time when computer science remains one of the nation’s fastest-growing professions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science occupations are projected to grow 15 percent over the decade ending in 2031. Yet many underserved communities remain underrepresented in the field.
Since launching in 2019, Amazon Future Engineer has awarded more than $70 million in scholarships to over 1,700 students nationwide. This year alone, the company committed up to $8 million in tuition support.
For Prince George’s County, the success of these four scholars serves as another sign that the region’s students are ready to compete—and thrive—in the innovation economy.
