Compensation Fund

Compensation Fund Bursary Scheme 2026

Government See UP funding page Chamu application

Bursary opportunity for unemployed COID pensioners with disabilities and dependants of fatally injured workers.

Funding details

Fields covered: Fields supported by the Compensation Fund bursary scheme.
Coverage value: See the UP funding page or provider for the confirmed funding package.

South African citizen
Unemployed COID pensioner with a disability or dependant of a fatally injured worker
Completed application form
Proof of residence and COID pension or claim number

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

One academic file required

Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.