The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund invites South African students to apply for the LPFF Bursary Programme for the 2026 and 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 August 2025 at 12:00
Bursary Location: South Africa (National – all recognised universities)
Who Should Apply?
Undergraduate Law Students:
- South African citizens or permanent residents
- Must have completed Matric
- Must be in 2nd or 3rd year of LLB studies
- Must be studying at a recognised South African university
- Must have 2 or fewer years remaining to complete the LLB
- Preference given to financially needy and academically strong students
Postgraduate Law Students:
- South African citizens or permanent residents
- Must be a practising attorney or candidate attorney
- Must have completed a relevant undergraduate law qualification (e.g. BA Law, B Com Law, BProc, or revised 4-year LLB)
- Must be studying at a recognised South African university
What the Bursary Covers:
The bursary will contribute towards tuition fees. The award amount is determined annually by the Fund and approved by the Minister of Justice.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Download the Application Form
Step 2: Prepare Supporting Documents
Undergraduate applicants must submit:
- Passport-size photo (attached to form)
- Certified ID or permanent residence document
- Academic transcript including first semester 2025 results (on letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance from university
- Testimonial from Dean of Faculty of Law
Postgraduate applicants must submit:
- Passport-size photo (attached to form)
- Certified ID or permanent residence document
- Complete academic transcript and qualifications (on letterhead)
- Latest salary slip
- Dean’s testimonial
- Proof of any other bursary or financial aid
Step 3: Submit Your Application
You may submit your application by post or hand delivery only.
Email or fax submissions will NOT be accepted.
Post to:
Bursary Coordinator
Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund
P O Box 3062
Cape Town, 8000
Hand Deliver to:
Mr Shawn Africa
Bursary Coordinator
Attorneys Fidelity Fund
5th Floor Waalburg Building
28 Wale Street
Cape Town, 8000
How to apply:
Click here to download and apply for the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary 2026–2027