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Government Study Loan for January 2026 Intake
Published by: Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda
Application Period: 07th November – 07th December 2025
The Higher Education Council (HEC) is pleased to announce that applications for the Government Study Loan for the January 2026 intake are now open. The loans aim to support Rwandan students pursuing studies in national priority fields based on the country’s development needs and available government funding.
Eligibility and Required Documents
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
- A formal application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC, including:
- Duration of the study program (start and end dates)
- Academic performance at the previous level (degree/transcripts with class and percentage)
- Course and university details (including country and study mode: full-time, part-time, or online)
- Detailed financial breakdown of the amount requested (tuition, living allowances, research fees, medical insurance, etc.)
- A copy of the National ID
- Summarized Curriculum Vitae
- Original-notified certificates and transcripts
- Recommendation letter from the employer (for employed applicants) or other relevant recommendations for non-employed applicants
- Personal statement highlighting motivation and relevance of the study to national development
All applications must be submitted online through the HEC Management Information System:
👉 https://hecmis.hec.gov.rw/
Priority Fields of Study
Study loans will be awarded based on the national priority courses, which include high-demand sectors such as:
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- ICT Sector: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, FinTech, IoT, and Digital Innovation.
- Health Sector: Medical Imaging, Oncology, Clinical Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Health Data Science, and Critical Care Nursing.
- Aviation Sector: Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Management, and Aviation Operations.
- Infrastructure Sector: Transportation and Civil Engineering.
- Nuclear Science & Technology: Nuclear Engineering, Safety, and Radiochemistry.
For the full list of priority courses, please check here:
🔗 Priority Courses by Sector (HEC)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 07 November 2025
- Deadline: 07 December 2025
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
📧 Email: info@hec.gov.rw
🌐 Website: www.hec.gov.rw
📞 Call Centre: 0786823101
For more details, click here
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