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Open · Closes 30 Oct 2026

Support Teacher Empowerment Trust

STET Bursary

Closes

30 October 2026

Value

Financial support & mentorship

Level

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

For

African, Coloured, Indian females

Sector

Education

Type

Bursary

About this bursary

The Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) offers bursaries to female South African students entering teaching or postgraduate studies. The organisation aims to build stronger educational capacity by empowering female educators.

Funding is directed towards candidates pursuing an undergraduate teaching degree through UNISA, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or any postgraduate degree at a South African university.

In addition to financial aid, bursary recipients receive ongoing mentorship, leadership development, and specialized professional training.

Courses of study covered

Bachelor of Education (UNISA)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Postgraduate Degree (Any Field)

What the bursary covers

Financial assistance for university studies
Mentorship programmes
Leadership development training
Ongoing professional learning opportunities

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must be a South African citizen.
  • You must be female.
  • You must be African, Coloured, or Indian.
  • You must be currently in matric or have already completed matric.
  • You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a UNISA teaching degree, a PGCE, or a postgraduate degree at a recognised South African university.
  • Preference is given to applicants between 18 and 35 years of age.

You do not qualify if

  • Male applicants do not qualify.
  • Non-South African citizens are ineligible.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of South African ID document
  • Certified copy of Matric final results or certificate
  • Certified copy of latest academic transcript if currently studying
  • Motivational letter supporting your application

All document copies must be certified.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Go to the official STET bursary application form online.
  2. 2
    Complete all required personal, contact, and academic fields.
  3. 3
    Upload clear certified copies of all mandatory supporting documents.
  4. 4
    Submit the application before the closing date.

Applications without compulsory documents will not be processed.

How you are selected

1
The trust reviews all submitted applications against eligibility criteria.
2
Incomplete applications or missing documents lead to immediate disqualification.

Forms, downloads and links

Last verified: September 2026   ·   Category: General   ·   Reviewed by grantZA Editorial
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