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).