The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is inviting students to apply for their 2023/2024 bursary programme. SAWS is a public organization that is under the governmental Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment and is an authoritative voice in South Africa for weather and climate forecasting. If you are a student who needs financial assistance with your studies, seize this opportunity and apply for this bursary.
This article will help you with your application by providing you with information about the SAWS bursary, its eligibility requirements, how to apply for the programme, and its closing date
About SAWS Bursary
The SAWS bursary will be awarded to students who are in the following fields of study/studying towards the following qualifications (B.Sc):
- Agro-Meteorology
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric Science
- Air Quality (Honours)
- Climatology
This bursary programme will cover the following expenses for its recipients: registration, tuition fees and a monthly allowance. Once students have completed their undergraduate B.Sc qualification, they will be required to study a B.Sc Honours course, as the South African Weather Service only employ students with Honours level qualifications.
Eligibility Requirements
For you to be considered eligible for the SAWS bursary, you have to meet the following requirements:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Physical Science in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time within one of the aforementioned fields of study (first/ second/ third/ Honours year)
- Your degree qualification must include Mathematics and Physical Sciences
How to Apply for SAWS Bursary
Download/print the bursary application form, fill it in, attach the requested documents, and submit the application through post or hand delivered to:
The Learning and Development,
The South African Weather Service,
Private Bag X097, Pretoria 0001,
For the attention: Learning and Development
The following documents will be requested from you during your application:
Certified copy of the latest academic transcript or record on official letterhead or logo
A one-page motivation/ covering letter
Certified copies of achievement / merit certificates
Certified copy of a valid South African identity document.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Closing Date
1st November 2023
The South African Weather Service will stop accepting applications for this bursary after that date so make sure you apply early, if you’re interested.
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South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Bursary Application 2024
Subtrop SAAGA Bursary 2024 Application
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