Student funding

Compensation Fund bursary

Compensation Fund bursary: Study support for unemployed COID beneficiaries with permanent disablement and qualifying dependants of injured or deceased workers. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked South AfricaOpen during the 2026 academic year
Short answer

Applicants must fall within the Compensation Fund's named beneficiary or dependant groups and be accepted at a recognised CET college, TVET college or higher-education institution.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Tuition, prescribed study material, a monthly stipend and accommodation, subject to annual renewal, performance and available funds.

CETTVETundergraduatepostgraduaterecognised programmes at public post-school institutions

What to do

Use the current official form

1

Check how this route worksOpen during the 2026 academic year. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

2

Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Use the official applicationOpen the provider route on this page and use the current official form while it remains available.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

Compensation Fund External Bursary questions

Who should check Compensation Fund External Bursary?

Applicants must fall within the Compensation Fund's named beneficiary or dependant groups and be accepted at a recognised CET college, TVET college or higher-education institution.

What can Compensation Fund External Bursary pay for?

Tuition, prescribed study material, a monthly stipend and accommodation, subject to annual renewal, performance and available funds.

Is Compensation Fund External Bursary open now?

Open during the 2026 academic year. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.