LPFF Bursary 2027

About this bursary

The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund offers financial support to South African legal students for the 2027 academic year. This bursary scheme specifically pays for university tuition expenses.

Funding is targeted at senior LLB undergraduates entering their third or fourth year, as well as postgraduate law students working as candidate attorneys. It helps bridge financial gaps for students committed to completing their legal qualifications.

The fund operates under the Legal Practice Act to safeguard public money held in trust accounts while actively supporting legal training across public universities.

Courses of study covered

LLB

BCom Law (transitioning to LLB)

BA Law (transitioning to LLB)

LLM

What the bursary covers

Full tuition fees at a recognised public South African university

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First-year undergraduate students are not eligible for this funding.
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Documents you need to submit

Digital passport-style photo
Certified copy of South African ID document or passport
Certified proof of permanent residence (if applicable)
Latest official academic transcript
Testimonial letter from your university
Proof of employment or recent payslip (if currently employed)

All attached documents must be clear certified copies.

How to apply

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Go to the official LPFF student portal at studentportal.fidfund.co.za.
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Create your user profile or log in with your credentials.
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Fill in your personal information and contact details.
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Upload all required supporting documents in clear digital format.
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Submit your complete application online before the deadline.

Applications can be saved as drafts and completed later prior to final submission.

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Forms, downloads and links

LPFF application portal

studentportal.fidfund.co.za

Bursary rules and guidance

fidfund.co.za/bursaries

Email bursary queries

[email protected]

Email IT helpdesk