Compensation Fund Bursary
The Compensation Fund Bursary is a government bursary administered by the Compensation Fund under the Department of Employment and Labour. It funds unemployed COID (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases) beneficiaries with permanent disabilities, plus dependants of COID beneficiaries who were fatally injured or permanently disabled at work.
Eligible Fields of Study
Compensation Fund (Department of Employment and Labour) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Either an unemployed COID beneficiary with a permanent disablement caused by occupational injury or disease, OR a dependant of a COID beneficiary with permanent disablement, OR a dependant of a fatally injured employee
- ✓ Dependants must be between 17 and 35 years of age
- ✓ Studying or accepted to study at a recognised TVET College, CET College or Higher Education Institution
- ✓ Studying towards an approved field of study
- ✓ Strong academic performance to date
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition fees
- ✓ Prescribed study materials
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Monthly stipend
- ✓ Renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Compensation Fund (Department of Employment and Labour) bursary application
- 1
Download the Compensation Fund bursary application form from the Department of Employment and Labour website
- 2
Complete the application form in full
- 3
Attach all certified supporting documents - especially proof of COID status
- 4
Email the completed application to [email protected] with the subject line 'COID Bursary 2027'
- 5
Alternatively, hand-deliver to Compensation House, Cnr. Hamilton and Soutpansberg Road, Prinshof, Pretoria
- 6
Submit before the published closing date (the 2026 cycle closed 31 March 2026)
Required Documents
- 📄 Completed Compensation Fund bursary application form
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Certified latest academic results
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised institution
- 📄 Proof of COID claim or compensation status (and death certificate where the COID beneficiary was fatally injured)
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Certified copy of birth certificate (for dependants)
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for the Compensation Fund Bursary?
- There are two groups: (1) unemployed COID beneficiaries with a permanent disablement caused by occupational injury or disease; (2) dependants of COID beneficiaries with permanent disablement and dependants of fatally injured employees, aged 17-35.
- What does COID mean?
- COID is the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, administered by the Compensation Fund. It compensates workers who are injured or contract diseases through their work, or their dependants in cases of fatal injury.
- When does the Compensation Fund Bursary close?
- The 2026 cycle closed on 31 March 2026. The next bursary cycle is expected to open in early 2027 with a similar March closing date - confirm via the Department of Employment and Labour website.
- How do I apply?
- Email your completed application and supporting documents to [email protected] with the subject line 'COID Bursary 2027', or hand-deliver to Compensation House in Prinshof, Pretoria.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 March 2027
Apply on Compensation Fund (Department of Employment and Labour)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Compensation Fund (Department of Employment and Labour):
Email: [email protected]
Information verified 2026-05-19. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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