
Who are we?
The Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) was established in February, 2014 by an Act of Parliament HESFB Act No. 2 of 2014, with a mandate to provide Loans and Scholarships to Ugandan students to pursue Higher Education.
HESFB is intended to provide loans and scholarships to Ugandan students who have qualified to pursue accredited courses of study or programmes in the recognized Higher Education Institutions in Uganda but are unable to support themselves financially. HESFB implements the Students Loan Scheme.
MOTTO:
Increasing Access to Higher Education.
OUR MISSION
“To provide financing to eligible citizens of Uganda and increase equitable access to Higher Education in the country”
OUR VISION
“Equitable Financing of Higher Education in Uganda”
CORE VALUES
Fairness, Transparency, Integrity, Courteous, Innovativeness
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.
Board of Directors

Rev. Fr. Prof. Callisto Locheng, A.J. (Ph.D)
BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Prof. Christine Dranzoa
BOARD MEMBER

Ms. Esther Kyozira
BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Legesi Stephen Mwanika
BOARD MEMBER

Mr. William Ndoleriire
BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Jane Egau Okou
BOARD MEMBER

Mrs. Solome Mayinja Luwaga
BOARD MEMBER

Rev. Canon Dr. Alex Mugisha Kagume
BOARD MEMBER
Management Team

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The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) or sometimes referred to as “The Board” operates this website as one of our numerous platforms to enhance communication and ensure smooth flow of information with you our stakeholders.
The Higher Education Students’ Financing Board is a semi-autonomous government body established in May, 2014 by an Act of Parliament HESFB Act No. 2 of 2014, with a mandate to provide financing for Higher Education in form of loans and scholarships.
The Board offers Loans and Scholarships to Ugandans who intend to pursue accredited courses of study or programme of Higher Education in accredited institutions of higher learning, recognized by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Numbers & Impact
Beneficiaries
(74.5%) Male Beneficiaries
(25.5%) Female Beneficiaries
(64.5%) Degrees
(35.5%) Diplomas
Institutions & Programmes
Pursuing 130 Degree Programmes
76 Undergraduate Diploma Programmes
22 Chartered Universities
36 Other Tertiary Institutions