DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR - COMPENSATION FUND BURSARY - CRITICAL SKILLS BURSARY AWARD FOR 2020

Universities:  University of KwaZulu-Natal
Field of Study: 1. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
2. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhysT)
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Universities:  University of Pretoria
Field of Study: 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 (BPhysT)
 
 
Universities:  University of the Witwatersrand
Field of Study: 1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
 
 
Universities:  Nelson Mandela University
Field of Study: 1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

 
Selection criteria: Young people, dependents of Compensation Fund pensioners or current Compensation Fund pensioners, who are South African Citizens between the ages of 17 – 25 years, currently in or completed Grade 12 and have been accepted to study identified qualifications at listed Universities in 2020. 
 
Eligibility 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 (young people, 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 award 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, www.labour.gov.za. 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 Employment and 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.