Transforming Education: Apply for the STET Bursary Programme 2026
Are you a Black female student in South Africa with a passion for STEM and a dream to educate future generations? The Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) is offering a unique opportunity to become a part of a transformative educational journey. Applications are open until 5 January 2026.
About the Opportunity
The Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) is dedicated to elevating teaching standards and empowering future educators, particularly women, in STEM fields. Established in 2017, STET addresses the critical need for qualified teachers in under-resourced schools, providing students with access to modern teaching methods and digital tools.
Closing Dates
Applications for the STET Bursary Programme 2026 must be submitted by 5 January 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
As a recipient of the STET Bursary, you will:
- Engage in structured mentorship and leadership development.
- Participate in digital skills and ICT training.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge, industry-relevant teaching methods.
- Focus on future-oriented education in high-demand subjects like Coding, Robotics, ICT, Mathematics, and Science.
Requirements/Qualifications
To be eligible for the STET Bursary, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be Black and Female.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying or planning to study an undergraduate STEM qualification at UNISA.
Benefits
The STET Bursary offers more than just financial support. It provides a comprehensive teacher development programme designed to build confident, digitally skilled, and socially conscious educators. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and prepare educators for a technology-driven education system.
Why UNISA?
UNISA’s distance learning model offers national reach, enabling greater access for rural and disadvantaged students while reducing accommodation and relocation costs. This partnership ensures inclusive education access for women across South Africa.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports a variety of undergraduate STEM qualifications, including Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Coding and Robotics, Engineering-related STEM pathways, and ICT-focused education streams.
These fields are crucial for improving numeracy and science literacy, preparing learners for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and building South Africa’s future workforce.
Posted: 17 December 2025
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