Scholarship
HELSB Student Loans and Scholarships
The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board provides financial support to Zambian students to pursue higher education at public universities within Zambia. The support includes tuition, book allowances, meals, and accommodation.
About this scholarship
HELSB Student Loans and Scholarships is offered by Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) for study in Zambia at bachelor level. The award is valued at Varies based on student needs and program costs, 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 based on student needs and program costs. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Zambian.
Eligibility
Zambian students admitted to public universities such as the University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, and Mukuba University.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
Nationality requirements
Zambian
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 (HELSB)
- Study destination
- Zambia
- Eligible applicant countries
- Zambia
- Award
- Varies based on student needs and program costs
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Zambian
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23