Bowmans Law Bursary

Bowmans stands as a prominent Pan-African legal firm with a rich history of offering legal expertise in corporate law, banking and finance law, and dispute resolution. Their legacy spans more than a century. With a team of 400 specialized lawyers, Bowmans sets itself apart through its extensive geographic reach, independence, and the excellence of its legal services. They provide comprehensive legal support to clients across Africa, leveraging their presence in six offices (Antananarivo, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Kampala, and Nairobi) spanning four countries (Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, and Uganda). Additionally, they offer coverage of francophone OHADA jurisdictions throughout the continent from their Madagascar office. Bowmans' client base comprises corporations, multinational companies, state-owned enterprises across various industry sectors, financial institutions, and governments.

Each year we award several full bursaries to enable deserving students to study law. Students with excellent matric results hoping to study law and exceptional university students currently studying law are eligible for bursaries. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic merit and proven financial need. Applications for bursaries to be awarded in the following academic year open in August of each year.

All applications for the Bowmans Law Bursary must be completed online by following the link at the application link where you will have to create an online account to register and apply for the bursary. Scholars currently in their matriculation year and intending to study either LLB, BCom Law or a BA Law degree at a South African university , must please forward their CVs, latest academic report, ID and a motivational letter to graduates@bowmanslaw.com with the subject of their email as “Bursary Application: Your Name”