Become a STEM MentHER Mentee
STEM MentHER inducts learners into each University Division annually. To become a mentee, learners must be nominated by their teacher or school principal during the open nomination call. See the eligibility criteria and nomination process below.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Be a female learner in Grade 11 during your first year of residence in the programme.
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Be a learner at a school in close proximity to a STEM MentHER division for which you are nominated to join. For example, attending a school in Johannesburg with a nomination to join the UJ or WITS division.
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Wish to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields.
STEM MentHER reserves the right to announce a criteria theme each year to address skill shortages in STEM in South Africa.
Nominations are CLOSED!
Nomination deadline was 31 March 2026.
The nomination form is an online form that must be completed by your teacher or principal. The following is required to complete your nomination:
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A copy of your term four Grade 10 results.
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Upload a motivation letter (in PDF format) written by yourself (student). The letter must confirm the intended career choice with reasons and indicate special awards, leadership roles, and extramural activities.
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A clear statement about your selected STEM field and career of interest.
Past Nomination Calls
2025 Nomination Call
Nominations closed in March 2025.
Nominations were accepted for SU, UCT, UJ, UKZN and WITS.
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2024 Nomination Call
Nominations closed in March 2024.
Nominations were accepted for SU, UCT, UJ, UKZN and WITS.
2023 Nomination Call
Nominations closed in May 2023 for STEM MentHER UKZN.
2023 Nomination Call
Nominations closed in March 2023.
Nominations were accepted from STEM MentHER UJ and SU.
2022 Nomination Call
Nominations closed in March 2022.