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 12 during your first year of residence in the programme. You can be in Grade 11 (entering Grade 12) when nominated.
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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.
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STEM MentHER reserves the right to announce a criteria theme each year to address skill shortages in STEM in South Africa.
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2025 Theme: Theoretical Science.
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Nominations for 2025 are OPEN!
Nominations are open from 16 December 2024 and will close on 20 February 2025.
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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 11 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.
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Nomination Deadline is 20 February 2025.
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Successful candidates will be announced on 3 March 2025 via STEM MentHER platforms.
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