About the Scheme
Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme is established by an Act of Parliament-the Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment) Act, 2024, to provide Loans and Scholarships to Ugandan Students who wish to pursue Higher Education in recognized Higher Education Institutions, but are unable to support themselves financially. The scheme is managed by the Ministry of Education and Sports under the Higher Education Students Financing Department
Vision
Equitable financing for all eligible Ugandan students in higher education
Mission
“To increase equitable access to higher education by providing loans and scholarships to eligible Ugandan students.”
Objectives
The overall goal of the Scheme is to increase access to higher education and the Ministry intends to achieve the following objectives
- To increase equitable access to Technical and Higher Education;
- To support highly qualified Ugandan students who may not afford Higher Education;
- To ensure regional balance in Higher Education services in Uganda;
- To support courses critical for national development.
- To ensure a sustainable revolving loans fund.
Source: https://www.education.go.ug/higher-education-students-financing-scheme/