South African Weather Service (SAWS) Full-Time Bursaries 2026
Statutory-entity bursary for SA citizens studying Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences and Weather Observation. Provides full tuition coverage and monthly stipends, supporting the national pipeline of meteorologists and.
Apply for the South African Weather Service (SAWS) Full-Time Bursaries 2026
Overview
Requirements
- ✓South African citizen with certified SA ID document
- ✓Forecasting Internship: Honours degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences (Maths at 2nd-year, Physical Science at 1st-year university level; WMO BIP-M / WMO-1083 v2023 compliant)
- ✓BSc Hons bursary: university confirmation letter to study (or proof of registration for) BSc Hons in Meteorology
- ✓Weather Observations learnership: Grade 12 with min 50% in Mathematics (not Maths Lit), 50% Physical Science, 50% English; driver's licence to be obtained within training year
- ✓Application package: prescribed SAWS Full-Time Bursary Application Form, certified Matric results, academic record, CV, motivation letter; email to training1@weathersa.co.za quoting the specific reference + name/surname
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