STET Bursary Programme for Black Female STEM Students (UNISA)

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   Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (South African Black female, aged 18-35, matriculated, and studying or planning to study an undergraduate STEM qualification at UNISA)

2. 2

   Visit the STET bursary application form at stet.co.za/apply-now/bursary-application-form/

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   Complete the online application form with your personal and academic details

4. 4

   Upload your certified ID, certified Matric results, latest academic record (if currently studying) and motivational letter

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   Submit the form before the annual closing date (the 2026 cycle closed on 5 January 2026; the next intake is expected to close in a similar early-January window)

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   Use the STET contact page at stet.co.za/contact-us/ for any queries about your application

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the STET Bursary Programme?

The bursary is open to South African Black women aged 18 to 35 who have matriculated and are enrolled, or planning to enrol, in an undergraduate STEM qualification at the University of South Africa (UNISA). It targets high-demand subjects such as mathematics, science, IT, computer science and coding/robotics linked to basic education.

How much funding does the bursary provide?

STET does not publicly disclose a specific rand amount. The bursary provides financial support towards UNISA tuition and related study costs, alongside non-financial benefits such as mentorship, leadership development and ICT, coding and robotics training. For exact figures, contact STET directly via stet.co.za/contact-us/.

Why does the bursary only fund studies at UNISA?

STET focuses on UNISA because its distance-learning model makes higher education more accessible to young women across South Africa, supporting the trust's goal of producing future-ready STEM teachers. The STET-UNISA teacher coding and robotics training partnership is independently confirmed by UNISA corporate news.

When is the application deadline?

Applications run on an annual cycle. The 2026 intake closed on 5 January 2026, so the next intake is expected to follow a similar early-January window. Apply as early as possible through the online form at stet.co.za/apply-now/bursary-application-form/.