Bowmans Bursary 2023

About Bowmans

It is a corporate law firm, which is one of South Africa’s “Big Five law firms”. It was formed in 1998 as the result of a merger between 3 law firms, namely Bowman Gilfillan Hayman Godfrey; John & Kernick and Findlay & Tait.

About The Bowmans Bursary Programme

It is inviting students to apply for the Bowmans Bursary.

The bursary is available for both undergraduate studies.

Fields of Study Are Covered By The Bowmans Bursary Programme

The following studies are covered by the bursary programme:

Law

Expenses Covered By Bowmans Bursary Programme

The following expenses are covered by the bursary programme:

Tuition fee
Stationery
Books
Personal computer
Accommodation in residence or private
Subsistence
Transport
And any other study related expense.

Eligibility Criteria For The Bowmans Bursary Programme

The following are the minimum requirements that you must meet in order to be considered for the bursary programme.

If you do not meet them, your application will not be considered.

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Law qualification
You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised university in South Africa
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for your current year of study
You must have an excellent academic performance
You must have proven financial need
You must be passionate about Law
You must be a team player
Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds

Documentation Required For The Bowmans Bursary Programme

The following documentation is required for the bursary programme. You must submit clear copies of the following documents or else your application will not be considered.

ID document (certified copy)
Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full university transcript, if currently studying (certified copy)
Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary
Parents/ guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or SASSA grant, if applicable)

How To Apply For The Bowmans Bursary Programme

You can apply for the bursary programme in the following ways:

You can submit your application online at online at: Bowmans Bursary Application 2023

Closing Date For The Bowmans Bursary Programme

The closing date for the programme is 30 September 2022. Apply as soon as you can to ensure that your application is considered.

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