Hey future game-changers! Ready to kickstart your academic journey but need some financial help? We’ve got exciting news for you! The **Compensation Fund External Bursary Programme** for 2026 is officially open, and it’s here to support deserving students in South Africa. If you or someone you know is a COID beneficiary or a dependent, this could be your golden ticket to higher education!
This fantastic bursary is specifically designed to empower individuals linked to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act. It aims to provide financial assistance to help you pursue your studies at a TVET College, CET College, or a Higher Education Institution. It’s all about creating opportunities and helping you build a brighter future!
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this life-changing opportunity, here’s who the Compensation Fund is looking to support:
- **Unemployed COID beneficiaries** who have a permanent disablement (PWD).
- **Dependents of COID beneficiaries**.
- **Dependents of fatally injured employees**.
Crucially, you must have already been accepted into a recognised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, Community Education and Training (CET) College, or a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa.
What Does It Cover?
This bursary is super comprehensive, aiming to take the financial pressure off so you can focus on your studies. If you’re successful, the Compensation Fund External Bursary covers:
- **Tuition Fees:** Say goodbye to those hefty fees!
- **Prescribed Study Material:** Get all the books and resources you need.
- **Monthly Stipend:** A little extra cash to help with living expenses.
- **Accommodation:** Don’t stress about where you’ll stay!
Just a heads-up: this bursary is renewable each year for the duration of your study programme, but this depends on the availability of funds and, of course, your awesome academic performance!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in? Applying is straightforward:
Simply email your complete application to: [email protected]
While the bursary is open throughout the 2026 academic year, it’s always best to get your application in early! The Compensation Fund encourages all applicants to submit their applications **on or before 31 March 2026**.
If you don’t hear back from the Compensation Fund within two months after sending your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
For even more detailed information about the Compensation Fund External Bursary Programme, click right HERE.
This is an incredible chance to get the support you need to achieve your academic dreams! If this sounds like the perfect bursary for you, don’t wait – gather your documents, get that application sent, and take the first step towards a brighter future. Explore more amazing bursaries and funding opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
