Fasken Martineau Bell Dewar Scholarship Bursary 2025

Fasken Martineau Bell Dewar Scholarship Bursary 2025

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Fasken Martineau Bell Dewar Scholarship Bursary 2025

Deadline: Ongoing / Not specified

Location: South Africa

Fasken Martineau Bell Dewar Scholarship Bursary

Fasken Martineau Bell Dewar is accepting applications for 2025 academic year Scholarship bursaries.

Fasken will be awarding 2 scholarship, in honour of respected former colleagues, Lundi Gadla and Ricci Schwab Lyons.

  • Ricci Schwab Lyons Scholarship: this scholarship will provide funding for Law students.
  • Lundi Gadla Scholarship: this scholarship will provide funding for students at Nelson Mandela University (NMU), for studies in ANY field.

Ricci Schwab Lyons Scholarship:

  • Named in memory of Ricci Schwab Lyons, honors her legacy as a distinguished partner and Chief Operating Officer at Fasken in Johannesburg. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a law student who embodies the values Ricci championed. Her profound impact on both the firm and the community continues through this award, recognizing her lasting influence and dedication.
  • During her tenure with the Firm, Ricci made an invaluable impact, particularly through her leadership in organizing community outreach initiatives. Her legacy of giving back lives on, inspiring our team to remain committed to serving and supporting those around us.
  • The scholarship is intended to renew for the recipient’s subsequent year of study, provided all subjects are passed successfully.
  • Upon graduation, recipients are expected to accept an articles of clerkship position at Fasken if one is offered. Should a recipient decline this offer, they will be required to repay the full scholarship amount to the Firm.

Lundi Gadla Scholarship:

  • In memory of our dear colleague and friend Lundi Gadla, Fasken established a scholarship to honor his legacy. Lundi’s life was cut tragically short in February 2006, and this scholarship stands as a tribute to keep his memory alive and impactful.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

Ricci Schwab Lyons Scholarship:

  • You must be studying towards a Law qualification
  • You must be registered for your 2nd, 3rd or penultimate year of study
  • You must have maintained a minimum average of 65%, for all years of study completed
  • You must be willing to participate in vacation work programs offered by the Firm
  • You must have potential to become an effective attorney at Fasken
  • You must demonstrate leadership skills
  • You must be self-motivated
  • You must take an interest in the community or in community issues

Lundi Gadla Scholarship:

  • You must be studying at Nelson Mandela University (NMMU)
  • You must be registered for your 2nd, 3rd or last year of study
  • You must be in need of financial support for your studies
  • You must displays leadership ability
  • You must be motivated and hard-working
  • You must have an interest in community issues/ projects

How to apply

Students who meet the above criteria, can apply for either of these scholarships via email to: myfuture@fasken.com. Insert the words Fasken Scholarship 2025 in the email subject line.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, for all years completed
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter to support your application

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