Be a Role Model. Be a Leader.
Be the Difference.
Are you a graduate or young teacher who believes in South Africa’s potential and wants to be part of shaping it?
The Teach The Nation Fellowship is not just a teaching opportunity,
It’s a leadership journey.
We’re calling on purpose-driven young professionals, especially in STEM fields, to lead change where it matters most: in our public school classrooms. Here, the legacy of inequality still shapes the futures of too many learners.
As a TTN Fellow, you’ll:
Teach and lead
in under-resourced schools across the country.
Develop critical leadership and teaching skills
through hands-on coaching and world-class training.
Inspire learners
with the confidence, tools, and mindsets to succeed beyond the classroom.
Grow your impact
through real-world projects that build future-ready communities.
Whether you’re a novice teacher or recent STEM graduate, this is your chance to find your purpose and use your career to close the gap – in learning, leadership, and opportunity.
Why apply?
Shape the Future
Help learners gain the confidence and skills to break the cycle of poverty.
Grow as a Leader
Learn to lead with empathy, resilience, and data-driven instruction.
Join a Network of Leaders
Be part of a network of 399+ Fellows and Alumni across South Africa.
Launch Your Impact Career
Gain experience that opens doors - from education to entrepreneurship.
The Fellowship
The Teach The Nation fellowship means more than just a programme – it’s an invitation to become a positive force in the lives of South African learners. In this transformative journey, you’ll not only develop leadership skills but also uncover a deeper sense of purpose as you shape young hearts and minds to contribute to a brighter tomorrow.
Why Be a Fellow?
The fellowship will help you to find your purpose and develop your leadership potential.
Find your Purpose
Develop an awareness of how poverty and inequity impacts children in South Africa along with what you can do to change that (3 images of fellow/vision of their context/community impact project)
What makes us different?
The Teach The Nation fellowship goes beyond traditional teacher training by developing instructional leaders who transform education from within. By focusing on both teacher and learner leadership skills, we create a movement that develops critical competencies like design thinking, collaboration, and self-awareness. This approach not only improves immediate classroom outcomes but builds a sustainable pathway for social and economic mobility in marginalized communities, equipping young people with the skills and mindsets needed to break cycles of educational inequality.
Fellowship Journey
Who Are Our Fellows?
Over 300+ have completed the two-year scholarship program with us. Our fellows come from diverse backgrounds and age groups and have studied at over 22 higher education institutions and universities across South Africa.
This pathway is meant for highly motivated young graduates from STEM backgrounds. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- A South African between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application.
- A university graduate with a minimum of 70% average with a Bed or PGCE qualification.
Get In Touch
4857 Lakeside Drive,
Betty’s Bay,
7141
info@teachthenation.org
Ph: 072 872 6848