Fidelity Fund Bursary Program 2018 – 2019
Fidelity Fund Bursaries Program 2018
Fidelity Fund Bursaries are made available yearly by Fidelity and are intended for Law Students . The Fund is dedicated to aiding the education of legal practices within South Africa. They also allocate funds for the following institutes:
- LSSA – Law Society of South Africa
- BLA – Black Lawyers Association
- Law Faculties at South African Universities
- Law Clinics at South African Universities
Their financial aid is used to fund legal education as well as development projects. Candidates with a passion for law and justice are urged to apply for this bursary.
Fidelity Fund Bursaries Available
Candidates applying for a bursary must be considering these fields of study:
- Law
- LLB Law
Candidates currently studying at an institute of higher learning can apply for one of the following fields of study:
- BA Law
- BComm Law
- BJuris
- BProc
Bursaries will only be awarded for a period of two years.
Fidelity Fund Bursaries Requirements
Candidates wishing to apply must have the following documentation and certified copies have to be attached to your completed application:
- Candidates must be South African citizens
- Candidates must have a valid ID book or card
- Candidates must currently be studying at an accredited Institute of Higher Learning.
Candidates that are practicing attorney’s / candidate attorney’s need to read the following before applying as this will influence their bursary opportunities:
- These bursaries are awarded to candidates studying at a South African University and intended to improve on the candidate’s professional qualifications at the time.
- These bursaries are given by the Fund’s Board of Control’s Bursary Committee and for further study only.
- Bursaries will only be for an amount of R7000 yearly and for a period of two years only.
Fidelity Fund Bursaries Application
Bursaries online application cannot be done but for additional information please feel free to visit their webpage and download the application. Candidates interested in applying can also send a request for an application to Mr. Shawn Africa via one of the following means:
Fidelity Funds Contact Details:
Postage:
Mr. Shawn Africa
Bursary Coordinator
Attorneys Fidelity Fund
5th floor
Waalburg Building
28 Wale Street
Cape Town
8001
OR TO
Mr. Shawn Africa
Bursary Coordinator
Attorneys Fidelity Fund
P.O. Box 3062
Cape Town
8000
Contact details and fax:
Tel. No.: 021 424 4608 / 021 424 5351
Fax. No.: 021 423 4819
E-mail:
All candidates that are applying MUST post or hand deliver applications with all required documentation as any applications faxed or send by e-mail will not be considered.
Fidelity Fund Bursaries: Closing Date
The closing date for applications is usually around the middle of August each year, although candidates should ensure all needed documentation as well as the application is thoroughly completed, and ought to reach them ahead of the closing date. Applications open again the beginning of each year and candidates are urged to visit their site for applications and more details.
If you feel the Law industry is where you want to be and you also want to work with like-minded individuals to make a difference, then apply for a bursary with Fidelity Fund.
Click here to see latest Online Prospectus 2018 (Available) | Application form 2018 (Available) | Bursaries 2018
