The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) invites applications for the 2024/2025 Postgraduate partial scholarships from Kenyan students enrolled for Masters and PhD programs in local Public or Private Universities recognized by the Commission for University Education [CUE].
The value of the scholarship award is Kshs.200,000 and Kshs.450,000 for Masters and PhD programs respectively, tenable for 2 years in respect of the Master’s Program and 3 years for the PhD.
Eligibility Criteria
- Letter of Admission into a full or part-time program in a local public or private university recognized by the Commission for University Education [CUE].
- Minimum of Second-Class Upper Division.
- Preference will be given to applicants undertaking Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics (STEAM) courses.
- If HELB loan beneficiary, the applicant MUST be repaying his/her loan or has cleared the same.
Did You Know
HELB Document Requirements and Eligibility for Scholarship & Loan Applications
How to Apply
- Access the Higher Education Funding Application Form
- Register and complete the 2024/2025 Postgraduate Scholarship Application. The form can be accessed via www.hef.co.ke.
- Submit online the duly completed form.
Note
- The applicant shall be prompted to pay a non-refundable application fee of KShs.3, 000 via E-CITIZEN once they click on the payment tab on the portal.
- Do not pay any individual to process your HELB Postgraduate Scholarship Application.
- Persons with Special needs and from Marginalized county are encouraged to apply
- The Application closes on 31 August 2024
