Compensation Fund: Bursaries 2019 / 2020 in SA
The Compensation Fund is offering bursaries programme for financial year 2019/2020 to youth. dependents of Compensation Fund pensioners and current Compensation Fund pensioners, intending to pursue the following identified critical skills.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 October 2019
Bursary Provider : Compensation Fund
Bursary Location : South Africa
Field of Studies
| Universities Tshwane University of Technology 1. Bachelor of Technology in Nursing 2. National Diploma in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics |
| University of Cape Town 1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) 2. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy |
| University of Johannesburg 1. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal 1. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy 2. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (PhysT) |
| University of Pretoria 1 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) 2. Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science 3. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics 4 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (PhysT) |
| University of the Witwatersrand 1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) |
Selection criteria: Youth, dependents of Compensation Fund pensioners or current Compensation Fund pensioners, who are South African Citizens between the ages of 17 – 25 years, currently in Grade 12 and have been accepted to study identified qualifications at listed Universities in 2020
Requirements: First year students in 2020 • South African citizens • Fully completed application form. Proof of residence Certified copies of Identity card/birth certificate of the applicant (youth, dependents of Compensation Fund pensioners and current Compensation Fund pensioners), parent(s) or guardians’ ID card/book and Grade 12 June results. Proof of acceptance / preliminary acceptance from the listed Universities for the qualifications mentioned
Preference will be given to applicants who excel in their studies and/or demonstrate potential. If you do not receive a response from the Department by the end of January 2020, consider your application unsuccessful
What the bursary covers: Tuition fees, Prescribed books and Learning material, Accommodation, Meals and a Monthly allowance. The bursary is renewable every year depending on the availability of funds and academic performance of students
The closing date for submission of applications is on the 31st October 2019. (no late applications will be accepted)
How to Apply
Download and complete the Compensation Fund bursary application form on the Department of Labour website. Submit fully completed and signed application form along with copies of the listed certified supporting documents, to the following address via post :
The Director Directorate: Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Labour Compensation Fund Private bag x 955 Pretoria 0001. For enquiries related to this bursary programme, please send your email to tbf@saica.co.za, and the subject line must be CF 2020 Cohort or contact Mr. Mofana on 012 406 5708 or Ms. Khoza on 012 406 5709 for any enquiries.
