Our bursaries are offered in recognition of academic excellence, to deserving students requiring financial assistance. We welcome applications from students coming from a previously disadvantaged background, and studying towards a law qualification.

Who can apply for the bursary?

• Students enrolled at a South African University who demonstrate consistently strong academic performance.
• South African Citizens studying towards their BA Law / BCom Law / LLB degree.
• First year students must provide their Grade 11 and 12 results, indicating that they have maintained a B symbol or higher in English and a C symbol or higher in Mathematics since Grade 11. Furthermore, they must demonstrate their financial need for support.
• Undergraduate degree students must have maintained a higher-than-average academic standard.
• The bursary is provided to students with a view to employment as Candidate Attorneys at the firm. Therefore, they should have an interest in pursuing a career as an attorney at NRFSA

How to Apply

• Applicants are required to complete an online application and to upload a letter of motivation (explaining why you should be awarded a bursary);
• A comprehensive CV (this will be a complete Leap.ly profile);
• Identity Document;
• Grade 12 results;
• Up to date academic transcripts on a university letterhead;
• First year students who do not yet have university results must submit a university acceptance letter and proof of registration.

Value: A maximum of R90 000 will be sponsored towards the student’s studies.