Website Compensation Fund (CF)
The Compensation Fund (CF) provides compensation for disability, illness, and death resulting from occupational injuries and diseases, offering services to employees and employers to ensure proper coverage and support.
Compensation Fund invites students to apply for Bursary Programme for 2025 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Group 1 (Unemployed COID beneficiaries with permanent disability):
- South African citizen
- Unemployed and of working age
- COID beneficiary with a permanent disability due to occupational injuries/diseases
- Accepted to study in specified fields at a recognized institution
- Aiming to improve skills for reintegration into the workforce or self-employment
- Group 2 (Dependants of COID beneficiaries):
- South African citizen, aged 17–35
- Dependant of a COID beneficiary with permanent disablement or a fatally injured employee
- Accepted to study in one of the mentioned fields (or others considered by the fund)
Fields of Study:
The bursary applies to various fields, including but not limited to:
- Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
- Data Science, IT, and Cybersecurity
- Health and Clinical Science
- Actuarial Science, Accounting, and Economics
- Teaching, Agriculture, and more
Bursary Coverage:
- Tuition fees
- Study materials
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Renewable each year based on academic performance
Required Documents:
- ID document (certified copy)
- COID pension or claim number
- Proof of acceptance from a recognized institution
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of residence
How to Apply:
- Complete the Bursary Application Form.
- Submit required documents via:
- Email: CFexternalbursaries@labour.gov.za (with “COID Bursary 2025” in the subject line).
- Hand delivery: Compensation Fund Head Building, Pretoria.
- Postal address: Sub-Directorate: Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria.
Make sure all required documents are included to avoid disqualification! If you’re eligible, this is a great opportunity to advance your education and skills.