Hey future game-changers! 👋 Are you or someone you know a South African citizen impacted by an occupational injury or disease? Or maybe you’re a dependant of a COID person with disabilities or a fatally injured worker? Well, get ready because the **Compensation Fund Bursary Scheme 2026** is here to help you get that education you deserve!
This awesome bursary from the Compensation Fund (a branch of the Department of Employment and Labour) is designed specifically to empower individuals like you. It’s all about breaking down financial barriers and helping you access tertiary education, giving you the chance to build a brighter future.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this incredible opportunity, here’s who the Compensation Fund is looking to support:
- You must be a **South African citizen**.
- Unemployed individuals who have suffered occupational injuries or diseases and, as a result, acquired a permanent disablement.
- Dependants of COID (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases) Persons with Disabilities.
- Dependants of fatally injured workers.
- You need a COID Pension number or Claim number.
- You must be enrolled to study on a **full-time basis** at a public Post School Education and Training (PSET) institution. (Good news: students with disabilities might be allowed to study part-time under exceptional circumstances!).
What Does It Cover?
So, what’s the big deal with this bursary? The **Compensation Fund Bursary Scheme** is designed to provide financial support for your tertiary education. While the exact coverage details can vary, bursaries like this typically help with tuition fees, study materials, accommodation, and sometimes even living allowances. It’s all about ensuring that your financial situation doesn’t stand in the way of you getting a quality education and achieving your career goals!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump into action? Here’s your step-by-step guide to applying for the Compensation Fund Bursary 2026:
- **Find the Application Form:** You can download the application form and find more information on the official Department of Labour website: www.labour.gov.za. Alternatively, visit your nearest Provincial Labour Centre to get a form.
- **Complete Your Form:** Make sure your application form is fully completed – no blank spaces!
- **Gather Your Documents:** You’ll need these certified copies and proofs:
- Proof of residence.
- Certified copies of your Identity Document (and your parent(s)/guardian(s) ID, or a death certificate if applicable for COID dependants).
- Your Grade 12 June results or your highest school grade/qualification.
- Proof of acceptance from a public Post School Education and Training (PSET) institution.
- Proof of unemployment (this could be a letter from the Department of Employment and Labour or an Affidavit).
- For applicants with disabilities: Certification and verification of your physical disability by a Health Care Professional or Disability Support Office / WCL forms (Final medical report).
- **Submit Your Application:** You have a couple of options for getting your application in:
- **Email:** Send your completed application and documents to [email protected]
- **Hand Delivery (September – December 2025):** 167 Thabo Sehume Street, Delta Heights Building, Pretoria
- **Hand Delivery (from January 2026 onwards):** Compensation House, Cnr Hamilton and Soutpansberg Rd, Prinshof, Pretoria
- **Need Help?** If you have any questions or need advice, don’t hesitate to call: 012 319 9264 / 012 319 5774 / 012 319 9124. For customer care, use the toll-free numbers: 0800 321 322 / 0860 10 5350, or SMS: 44967.
If you meet the criteria and this bursary sounds like the perfect launchpad for your academic journey, don’t hesitate! Get your application in before the **31st of March 2026**. This is your chance to unlock incredible opportunities. Ready to explore more? Head over to Bursaries Room for even more bursary options that could fund your future!
