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HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans

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HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans - Study in Africa, Post a Comment

Provider
Various
Host country
Uganda
Deadline
Varies — check official site
Region
Africa
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.
Funding
Varies by award
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Varies — check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies by award

About the HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans (2026)

The Ugandan Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) offers a loan scheme application, scholarships, and other opportunities for Ugandan students who wish to pursue higher education at accredited institutions. If you wish to avail of this make-it-or-break-it opportunity, then read on to learn more! ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the HESFB Loan Scheme Application](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/hesfb-higher-education-students-financing-board-loan-scheme-application-opportunities-for-ugandans/#h-benefits-of-the-hesfb-loan-scheme-application) - [OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OFFERING DIPLOMAS](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/hesfb-higher-education-students-financing-board-loan-scheme-application-opportunities-for-ugandans/#h-other-tertiary-institutions-offering-diplomas) - [Eligibility Criteria for Ugandans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/hesfb-higher-education-students-financing-board-loan-scheme-application-opportunities-for-ugandans/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-ugandans) - [How to Apply for the Opportunity](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/hesfb-higher-education-students-financing-board-loan-scheme-application-opportunities-for-ugandans/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-opportunity) ## Benefits of the HESFB Loan Scheme Application HESFB implements the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme which includes both the Students’ Loan Scheme and the Students’ Scholarship Scheme. The following Universities have been approved for participation: | **S.NO** | **UNIVERSITY** | | --- | --- | | **Public Universities** | | 1 | Busitema University | | 2 | Gulu University | | 3 | Kabale University | | 4 | Kyambogo University | | 5 | Lira University | | 6 | Makerere University Kampala | | 7 | Mbarara University of Science Technology | | 8 | Muni University | | 9 | Soroti University | | **Private Chartered Universities** | | 1 | Bishop Stuart University | | 2 | Bugema University | | 3 | Islamic University in Uganda | | 4 | Kampala International University | | 5 | Ndejje University | | 6 | Nkumba University | | 7 | Uganda Christian University | | 8 | Uganda Martyrs University | | 9 | Kampala Univeristy | | | | #### **OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OFFERING DIPLOMAS** | **S.NO** | **INSTITUTIONS UNDER UGANDA ALLIED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS BOARD (UAHEB)** | | --- | --- | | 1 | Uganda Institute of Allied Health & Mgt Sciences (Mulago Paramedical School) | | 2 | Health Tutors’ College – Mulago | | 3 | Fort Portal School of Clinical Officers | | 4 | Gulu School of Clinical Officers | | 5 | Mbale School of Clinical Officers | | 6 | Butabika School of Psychiatry Clinical Medicine | | 7 | Jinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical Medicine | | 8 | Mbale School of Hygiene / Environmental Health Science | | 9 | Jinja Medical Laboratory Training School | | | | | **S.NO** | **INSTITUTIONS UNDER UGANDA NURSES AND MIDWIVES EXAMINATIONS BOARD (UNIMEB)** | | --- | --- | | 1 | Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing | | 2 | Butabika Pychiatric Nursing School | | 3 | Jinja School of Nursing & Midwifery | | 4 | Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing | | 5 | Soroti School of Comprehensive Nursing | | 6 | Mulago School of Nursing & Midwifery | | 7 | Public Health Nurses College | | 8 | Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing | | 9 | Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing | | | | | **S.NO** | **TECHNICAL COLLEGES, METEOROLOGICAL & SURVEY INSTITUTIONS (UBTEB)** | | --- | --- | | 1 | Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing | | 2 | National Meteorological Training School | | 3 | Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology | | 4 | Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba | | 5 | Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi | | 6 | Uganda Technical College, Elgon | | 7 | Uganda Technical College, Kicwamba | | 8 | Uganda Technical College, Kyema | | 9 | Uganda Technical College, Lira | | | | | **S.NO** | **TECHNICAL COLLEGES, METEOROLOGICAL & SURVEY INSTITUTIONS (UBTEB)** | | --- | --- | | 1 | Institute of Survey and Land Management | | 2 | National Meteorological Training School | | 3 | Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology | | 4 | Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba | | 5 | Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi | | 6 | Uganda Technical College, Elgon | | 7 | Uganda Technical College, Kicwamba | | 8 | Uganda Technical College, Kyema | | 9 | Uganda Technical College, Lira | | | | | **S.NO** | **NATIONAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGES** | | --- | --- | | 1 | National Teachers’ College – Kabale, Kabale | | 2 | National Teachers’ College – Kaliro, Kaliro | | 3 | National Teachers’ College – Mubende, Mubende | | 4 | National Teachers’ College – Muni, Arua | | 5 | National Teachers’ College – Unyama, Gulu | | | | | **S.NO** | **NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE** | | --- | --- | | 1 | Bukalasa Agricultural College | ## Eligibility Criteria for Ugandans In order to avail of the HESFB Loan Scheme Application, Ugandans must first meet the following requirements: 1. Be a Ugandan Citizen. 2. Be admitted to pursue an accredited undergraduate diploma or degree program in a listed Higher Education Institution, private chartered university or public university in Uganda. Accreditation is by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). 3. Have a financial need. 4. An applicant must be a joining in the first year or Continuing Student. However, the Board currently funds final year students among the continuing students. 5. The Board also takes into consideration regional balance, gender, social economic needs and equity. * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## How to Apply for the Opportunity One may start applying for a loan in three easy steps: 1) creating an account on the HESFB website 2) filling the necessary application forms, and 3) submitting the completed application. Application for a student loan via the [HESFB Portal](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/hesfb-higher-education-students-financing-board-loan-scheme-application-opportunities-for-ugandans/ilmis.hesfb.go.ug) will require one to upload the following; 01. A copy of admission letter from any of the participating HEI 02. A copy of the National ID 03. Copies of academic certificates or result slips and transcripts 04. A copy of a birth certificate 05. A copy of the recent passport photo 06. Proof of payment of the prescribed processing fees 07. A copy of the Financial card (Not mandatory at the point of application) 08. A sketch map of applicant’s current address/residence 09. A sketch map of applicant’s home of origin (if different from current address) 10. 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Funding information

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  • Varies by award

HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans eligibility

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  • Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans document information

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    How to apply for the HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans 2026

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      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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      Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans deadline & application timeline

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    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    Who can apply for the HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans?+

    Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

    What funding does the HESFB - Higher Education Students Financing Board Loan Scheme Application Opportunities for Ugandans offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies by award. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/hesfb-higher-education-students-financing-board-loan-scheme-application-opportunities-for-ugandans/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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