Fidelity Fund Bursary 2025 : fidfund.co.za

Organisation : Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (Fidfund)
Scholarship Name : Bursary 2025
Applicable For : BA (Law), B Comm (Law), B Iuris or B Proc Students
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 15th August 2025
Website : https://www.fidfund.co.za/bursaries/

What is Fidelity Fund Bursary?

Fidelity Fund Bursary 2025 is provided by Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. The minimum requirement for qualification for such a bursary is a BA (Law), B Comm (Law), B Iuris or B Proc degree or a similar qualification or proof of successful completion of the first two years of the revised 4-year LLB curriculum. The closing date for applications to reach our offices by no later than 15 August 2025. You may post or hand-deliver your application. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Related / Similar Bursary : Capitec External Bursary 2026

Requirements of Fidelity Fund Bursary

** The minimum requirement for qualification for such a bursary is a BA (Law), B Comm (Law), B Iuris or B Proc degree or a similar qualification or proof of successful completion of the first two years of the revised 4-year LLB curriculum.
** If you are currently in the 1st semester of your second year, we can assist with a bursary for your 3rd and 4th year of study.
(or)
** If you are currently in the 1st semester of your third year, we can assist with a bursary for your final year of study.

How Long is a Fidelity Fund Bursary Awarded For?

A bursary can be awarded for a maximum period of two years at a South African University. A bursary shall only be applied towards the tuition fees of a recipient.

Who Determines the Value of the Fidelity Fund Bursary?

The Fund’s Board of Control will in each case determine the amount of the bursary. Preference will be given to applicants in serious financial need, although outstanding academic merit will be taken into consideration.

How is the Fund Committed to Legal Education?

The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund is committed to legal education through:
** Annual funding to the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) for Legal Education and Development programmes
** Annual funding to the Black Lawyers Association (BLA) for its Legal Education Centre
** Financial support to the Law Faculties and Law Clinics at South African universities

Law Society of South Africa:
** Since 1990, thousands of law graduates have benefitted from Practical Legal Training (PLT) programmes, by which their academic training has been supplemented with practically-based training, thereby enhancing their skills preparatory to entry into the profession.
** During 2012, the School for Legal Practice provided vocational training to more than 1 380 LLB graduates at 6-month day and evening training courses, as well as an additional 1 879 candidate attorneys at 25-day courses.
** More than 700 experienced practitioners and other experts participated as instructors in LEAD’s various training activities. Graduates are entitled to a reduction in articles and to sit for the admission examination after satisfactory completion of the School’s programme.
** The first distance-based School was established in 2005 in co-operation with Unisa.
** The Fund provides a substantial measure of funding annually to the LSSA for the purpose of legal education.

What is the Last Date of Fidelity Fund Bursary?

Last Date of Fidelity Fund Bursary is 15th August 2025.