The Compensation Fund is currently accepting applications for the 2025 academic year External Bursaries. This opportunity is available for unemployed COID beneficiaries with permanent disabilities, their dependents, and the dependents of fatally injured employees.
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Location: South Africa
Bursary Coverage
The bursary will cover:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed study material
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Fully completed application form.
- COID Pension number or Claim number.
- Certified copies of parent(s) or guardian(s) identity document/death certificate (if applicable).
- Identity document of the applicant.
- Proof of acceptance from a recognized public Post School Education and Training (PSET) institution (TVET College, CET College, or HEI).
- Students must be enrolled to study on a full-time basis; part-time study is only permitted under exceptional circumstances for students with disabilities.
- Certification and verification of physical disability by a Health Care Professional or Disability Support Office/WCL forms (Final medical report).
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via:
- Post Office/Courier:
The Sub – Sub-Directorate: Vocational Rehabilitation,
Department of Employment and Labour,
Compensation Fund,
Private Bag x 955,
Pretoria, 0001 - Hand Delivery:
167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building - Email:
[email protected]
Important Notes
If you do not receive a response within two months after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The bursary is open throughout the 2025 academic year; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications on or before March 31, 2025.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.