Scholarship
HELSB Student Loans and Scholarships
The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) provides financial support to Zambian students to pursue higher education at public universities within Zambia. The board manages both loan schemes and scholarship opportunities to empower students.
About this scholarship
HELSB Student Loans and Scholarships is offered by Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies by program; covers tuition, book allowances, meals, and accommodation, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies by program; covers tuition, book allowances, meals, and accommodation. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Zambia.
Eligibility
Zambian students admitted to public universities such as the University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, and Mukuba University.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Nationality requirements
Zambia
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board
- Eligible applicant countries
- Zambia
- Award
- Varies by program; covers tuition, book allowances, meals, and accommodation
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Zambia
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21