Higher Education Students Financing Scheme At The Ministry of Education and Sports

Higher Education Students Financing Scheme

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time

The Ministry of Education and Sports

• i. to increase equitable access to Higher Education in Uganda; • iii. to support critical programmes for national development; • iv. to ensure regional balance in Higher Education services in Uganda with emphasis to the District Quota distribution of loans; • v. to create a revolving fund 2.0 THE STUDENTS’ LOAN APPLICATIONS DEADLINE The Ministry of Education and Sports therefore invites applications for study loans under the Students’ Loan Scheme from eligible Ugandan students who have been admitted in their first year under the listed Undergraduate Diploma and Degree programmes for the Academic Year 2025/26 in the Public Universities, Private Chartered Universities and the listed Other Tertiary Institutions(OTIs). The ONLINE Application will commence on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 00:00 hours local time and the deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, 31st July, 2025 at 23:59 hours local time. NB: Incomplete and late submitted applications shall not be processed 3.0 STUDENTS’ LOAN COVERAGE i. The Students’ Loan shall cover tuition fees and functional fees. The loan shall also cover Aids and Appliances for persons with disabilities, while research funds may be covered as and when budget allows. Il. Student loans shall strictly be awarded to students joining Higher Education Institutions in First Year. iii. The Loans will be awarded to applicants pursuing Undergraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Degree programmes only. 4.0 APPROVED PROGRAMMES FOR SUPPORT IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/26 The Ministry will support applicants to pursue approved undergraduate degree and diploma programmes on the Scheme in the listed 14 key academic disciplines; These are: – 1. Agriculture & Conservation Sciences ii. Engineering iii. Laboratory Science Programmes iv. Human Medicine and Health Care Management Science V. Nursing and Midwifery vi. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences vii. Animal Sciences Viii. Oil and Gas Engineering ix. Science Education x. Special Needs Education xi. Statistics xii. Computer Science and Information Technology xiii. Pure Sciences xiv. Tourism and Hospitality Programmes Persons with Disabilities are eligible to apply to pursue any accredited Programme of their choice including Humanities. 5.0 THE APPROVED PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES IN THE STUDENTS’ LOAN SCHEME FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/26 Public Universities Busitema University Gulu University Kabale University Kyambogo University Lira University Makerere University Mbarara University of Science & Technology Mountains of the Moon University – Fort portal Muni University Soroti University Makerere University Business School (an affiliate of Makerere University) Private Chartered Universities African Bible University Africa Renewal University Bishop Stuart University Bugema University International University of East Africa ISBAT University Islamic University in Uganda Kampala International University Kampala University Muteesa | Royal University Ndejje University Nkumba University Uganda Christian University Uganda Martyrs University University of Kisubi Victoria University Job openings in Uganda 6.0 THE APPROVED OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE SCHEME Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) Uganda Institute of Allied Health & Mgt Sciences (Mulago Paramedical School) Health Tutors’ College – Mulago Fort Portal College of Health Sciences Gulu College of Health Sciences Mbale College of Health Sciences Butabika School of Psychiatry Clinical Medicine Jinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical Medicine Mbale School of Hygiene / Environmental Health Science Jinja Medical Laboratory Training School Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing Butabika Psychiatric Nursing School Jinja School of Nursing & Midwifery Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing Soroti School of Comprehensive Nursing Mulago School of Nursing & Midwifery Public Health Nurses College Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing Uganda Vocational & Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) Institute of Survey and Land Management National Meteorological Training School Nakawa Vocational Training College Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi Uganda Technical College, Elgon Uganda Technical College, Kicwamba Uganda Technical College, Kyema Uganda Technical College, Lira Bukalasa Agricultural College Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute – Kasese Fisheries Training Institute Nyabyeya Forestry College Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute Teacher Education Uganda National Institute of Education – UNITE

Category: Finance Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 1 year ago

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HOW TO APPLY

The Loan Application process is solely ONLINE and can be accessed through the Ministry of Education and Sports website BY CLICKING HERE then Click On ApplyNow. Create an Account by registering with the System on URL https://ilmis.go.ug to access the online Loan Application. Complete all the sections of the application and attach all the required documents with their sizes not more than 1MB. Note: i. No hard copy application forms shall be received. ii. Applicants shall be required to pay a non-refundable Loan Processing Fee of UShs. 53,000 inclusive of Bank charges to the HESFB LOAN APPLICATION FEE, Account No. 3740300006 in Centenary Bank or 01363669053643 at DFCU Bank. The Payment Receipts must be scanned and attached during the Loan Application process. iii. The Maximum Loan Limit per annum is capped at Ushs. 7,600,000, ANY ACADEMIC PROGRAMME COSTED ABOVE THIS LIMIT SHALL NOT BE FUNDED by the Ministry of Education and Sports. iv. Applicants who may encounter challenges in the application process can seek help by calling 0392174999 or 0414255300 or through the Social Media pages of the Ministry of Education and Sports or contact the Head – Higher Education Students’ Financing Secretariat (HESFS) 7th Floor, Lourdel Towers, Plot 1 – Lourdel Road Nakasero, P. O Box 16810, Wandegeya- Kampala, Uganda URL: www.education.go.ug, E-mail: hesfs@education.go.ug: X – handles – @Educ_SportsUg; @HESFSUG, instagram.com: educsportsug/ 8.0 LOAN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS i. A copy of the Admission Letter from the participating Higher Education Institution ii. A copy of the Applicant’s National ID iii. Copies of Parents’ National IDs Job openings in Uganda iv. Copies of Death Certificate (In case parents are deceased) v. Copies of an Applicant’s Academic certificates or result slips and transcripts Vi. A copy of the Birth Certificate vii. A copy of the recent Passport Photo viii. Proof of payment of the non-refundable Loan Processing fee of UGX 53,000 inclusive of Bank charges ix. A sketch map to the applicant’s current address/residence X. A sketch map to the applicant’s home of origin (If different from current address) PLEASE NOTE: i. An Applicant who makes a false statement to the Ministry of Education and Sports and is discovered loses the opportunity of being funded. All submitted information shall be verified for it’s accuracy. ii. An applicant MUST NOT be a beneficiary of any other Scholarship or funding opportunity. iii. The Loan Processing Fee is strictly paid in the Bank on the provided account numbers. iv. Names of the successful applicants will be published in the Print media, the Ministry website, and personal communication via SMS v. Deadline for application is Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 23:59 hours localtime. vi. No payment should be made to any individual for purposes of securing the studentloan. vii. PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDSTERS. PLEASE AVOID USING ANY THIRD PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF SECURING THE STUDENT LOAN. Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda PERMANENT SECRETARY

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