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Now Open: 2026/2027 First-Time Applications for Undergraduate and TVET Loans, Scholarships & Bursaries.

We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are now open for first-time applicants seeking Undergraduate or TVET Loans, Scholarships, and Bursaries. Application Deadline: 8-September-2026. Let’s Empower Your Dream...

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PARTIAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – FINANCIAL YEAR: 2026-2027

The Higher Education Loans Board invites applications for the 2026-2027 Postgraduate partial scholarships from Kenyan students enrolled for master’s 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 Master’s and PhD programs respectively, tenable for 2 years in respect of the Master’s Program and 3 years for the PhD.

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HELB Subsequent Loan Application for 2026/2027 is open.

The HELB Subsequent Loan Application for 2026/2027 is officially open from 1st June 2026. All Continuing students can now apply via USSD *642#. #EmpoweringDreams.

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Deadline date: June 30, 2027

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FY 2026-2027 Deadline Date : September 21, 2026

Undergraduate/TVET Loan , Scholarship & Bursary (First Time Application) – Financial Year 2026-2027.

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Deadline date: September 21, 2026.

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