Bowmans Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BOWMANS BURSARY COVER?

Bowmans is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards Law qualifications.

Each year, the company invites Matriculants with excellent results who intend on studying Law, as well as high achieving students currently studying Law, to apply for the bursary programme.

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE BOWMANS BURSARY COVER?

Bursary recipients will be selected based on 2 main criteria: academic merit and financial need.

This is a full cost bursary, which will cover all study related expenses.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Bowmans Bursary.

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE BOWMANS BURSARY?

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):

  • 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

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE BOWMANS BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Bowmans Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Bowmans bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE BOWMANS BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • 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 stating why you deserve to be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Parents/ guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or SASSA grant, if applicable)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BOWMANS BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Bowmans directly:
Contact page: https://www.bowmanslaw.com/country/south-africa/
Or use the online chat support on the application form.

Please do NOT contact Bowmans if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES BOWMANS DO?

owmans is one of Africa’s leading corporate law firms, providing legal and advisory services to businesses, financial institutions, governments, and multinational organisations across the continent. Originally established as Bowman Gilfillan following the 1998 merger of three established law firms—Bowman Gilfillan Hayman Godfrey, John & Kernick, and Findlay & Tait—the firm later rebranded to Bowmans to reflect its growing pan-African presence.

The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has offices in several African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa. With a team of more than 400 specialist lawyers and over 550 employees, Bowmans combines local expertise with international legal standards to support clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Bowmans offers a comprehensive range of legal services, with particular expertise in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, employment, intellectual property, competition law, and regulatory matters. The firm’s lawyers advise clients across numerous industries, including construction, mining, infrastructure, energy, transport and logistics, technology, media and telecommunications, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Through its extensive African network and deep understanding of local markets, Bowmans assists clients with complex legal matters, cross-border transactions, and strategic business decisions, making it one of the continent’s most respected commercial law firms.

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This bursary listing was last updated in August 2026.

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