{"id":23806,"date":"2024-08-10T08:07:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T08:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=11586"},"modified":"2024-08-10T08:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T08:07:47","slug":"2024-legal-practitioners-fidelity-fund-bursary-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/2024-legal-practitioners-fidelity-fund-bursary-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1060664018\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund has opened their 2026 bursary program and are inviting Interested applicants to apply as soon as possible using the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):<br><strong>Undergraduate students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must be a South African citizen OR a South African permanent resident<\/li><li>You must have completed Matric<\/li><li>You must be studying towards a B Comm (Law)\/ BA (Law)\/ B Proc\/ B Iuris or a similar qualification OR you must have completed the first 2 years of the revised 4-year LLB curriculum<\/li><li>You must be in your 2nd year of study (1st semester) OR 3rd year of study (1st semester)<\/li><li>You must be studying at a recognised University in South Africa<\/li><li>*Preference will be given to students in great financial need and students with a strong academic record<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postgraduate students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must be a South African citizen OR a South African permanent resident<\/li><li>You must have completed Matric<\/li><li>You must be a practising attorney or candidate attorney<\/li><li>You must be studying at a recognised University in South Africa<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO APPLY <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Undergraduate students<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 download and complete the application form with rules, in one of these formats:<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Legal-Practitioners-Fidelity-Fund-Bursary-Application-Form-Rules-Undergraduate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(.docx)<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Legal-Practitioners-Fidelity-Fund-Bursary-Application-Form-Rules-Undergraduate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(.pdf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postgraduate students<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 download and complete the application form with rules, in one of these formats:<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Legal-Practitioners-Fidelity-Fund-Bursary-Application-Form-Rules-Postgraduate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(.docx)<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Legal-Practitioners-Fidelity-Fund-Bursary-Application-Form-Rules-Postgraduate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(.pdf)<br>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Alternatively, students can request an application form by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fidfund.co.za\/bursaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">filling in the contact form<\/a><\/strong>).<\/em><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory \u2013 if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):<br><strong>Undergraduate students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Photograph (passport sized) \u2013 to be attached to the top right-hand side of the application form<\/li><li>South Africa ID document OR South African permanent residence (certified copy)<\/li><li>Academic record official transcript, including results for 2026 semester 1 (on institutes letterhead)<\/li><li>Testimonial by the Dean of your Faculty of Law<\/li><li>Details of any other bursary, grant or study financial assistance you have received for the same period of study (partial or full funding)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postgraduate students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Photograph (passport sized) \u2013 to be attached to the top right-hand side of the application form<\/li><li>South Africa Identity document OR South African permanent residence (certified copy)<\/li><li>Academic record official transcript, including results for 2026 semester 1 (on institutes letterhead)<\/li><li>Testimonial by the Dean of your Faculty of Law<\/li><li>Details of any other bursary, grant or study financial assistance you have received for the same period of study (partial or full funding)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:<br>1) Post:<br>P O Box 3062<br>Cape Town<br>8000<br>Docex 154<br>Cape Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Hand deliver:<br>Mr Shawn Africa<br>Bursary Co-ordinator<br>Attorneys Fidelity Fund<br>5th Floor Waalburg Building<br>28 Wale Street<br>Cape Town<br>8001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: emailed and faxed applications will NOT be accepted.<\/em><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLOSING DATE FOR THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS FIDELITY FUND BURSARY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>15 August 2026.<br>(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted \u2013 please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund directly:<br>Contact Person: Shawn Africa (Bursary Co-Ordinator)<br>Tel: 021 424 4608<br>Fax: 086 434 7299<br>Email: shawn@fidfund.co.za<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2329214691\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1553550486\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3306991357\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund has opened their 2026 bursary program and are inviting Interested applicants to apply as soon as possible using the details below: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):Undergraduate students:\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a 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