Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Law field, including

• LLB
• BCom Law (with the intention of transferring to LLB programme)
• BA Law (with the intention of transferring to LLB programme)

Who can apply

Undergraduate students

• Be a South African citizen or a South African permanent resident
• Fall into one of these categories
  • Studying towards an LLB qualification, currently in your 2nd or 3rd year and be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study (the bursary will NOT fund 1st year students)
  • Completed a BA/ BCom degree and be transitioning to complete the last 2 years of an LLB degree
  • Currently in the 3rd year of the extended LLB programme to apply for 4th and 5th year of study
• Have achieved a minimum average of 50% in your latest academic results
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited public University in South Africa
• Be read and agree to the rules of the bursary

Postgraduate students

• Be a South African citizen or a South African permanent resident
• Have completed an LLB degree
• Have achieved a minimum average of 50% in your latest academic results
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited public University in South Africa
• Be a practising attorney or a candidate attorney
• Be employed at a legal practicing firm (the bursary will NOT fund students employed in state entities)
• Be read and agree to the rules of the bursary

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees only

Documents you will need

• Digital photo
• ID document or passport (certified copy)
• Proof of permanent residence (certified copy)
• Recent academic transcript
• Testimonial letter from the university
• Proof of employment/ payslip, if employed

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   LPFF Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: LPFF Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF)

The Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund (LPFF) is a statutory fund that protects the public against theft of trust money by legal practitioners.