STET bursary

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE STET BURSARY COVER?

STET (Support Teacher Empowerment Trust) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to Female students, for studies towards the following qualifications:

• Teaching Undergraduate degree through UNISA
• Postgraduate degree in ANY field at a South African University
• PGCE studies at a South African University

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE STET BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be African, Coloured or Indian
• You must be Female
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the above qualifications
• Preference will be given to students between 18 and 35 years old

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE STET BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: STET Bursary Application 2027

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE STET BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Latest academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE STET BURSARY?

30 October 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact STET directly:
Contact page: https://stet.co.za/contact-us/

WHAT DOES STET DO?

The Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) is a South African non-profit organisation founded in 2017 to strengthen the country’s education sector by investing in the development of future and current educators. The Trust primarily supports Black South African women pursuing teaching qualifications through financial assistance, mentorship, leadership development and ongoing professional learning opportunities designed to help them succeed throughout their careers.

STET places a strong emphasis on preparing teachers for the evolving classroom by promoting expertise in Coding, Robotics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mathematics and Science. Through partnerships with education stakeholders, the Trust provides specialised training, digital skills programmes and practical classroom support that help educators integrate technology into teaching and learning. By equipping teachers with future-focused skills, STET contributes to improving educational outcomes and narrowing the digital skills gap in South African schools.