Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 7 November 2025
- Provider
- South African Weather Service
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 call had been published when we checked.
VerifiedThe South African Weather Service forecasts the country’s weather and monitors its climate. Its bursary builds the meteorologists and atmospheric scientists it needs.
About the SAWS Bursary
- Mainly for meteorology and atmospheric sciences.
- Full-time bursaries for university students.
- SAWS also runs internships and learnerships.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Strong Mathematics and Physical Science results.
- Studying or accepted for a relevant BSc.
- Interest in weather and climate science.
How to apply
- Watch the bursary section of weathersa.co.za from October 2026.
- Read the advert and prepare the listed documents.
- Apply as the advert directs before the closing date.
Closing date
7 November in the last round (2025, for 2026). No 2027 date has been announced.
Contact details
Science students should also see the CSIR bursary, the SARAO scholarships and the DSI-NRF postgraduate scholarship.
FAQs
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About South African Weather Service
National public entity (weather and climate)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is the country's authoritative body for weather forecasting, climate monitoring and severe weather warnings. SAWS was established under the South African Weather Service Act 8 of 2001 and formally constituted on 15…
Read the full South African Weather Service profile →- Address
- 1263 Heuwel Road, Centurion, 0157
- Phone
- 012 367 6000
- Website
- weathersa.co.za