HEC Government Study Loan for January 2027 Intake – Apply by October 21, 2026
The Higher Education Council (HEC) has announced a call for applications for Government Study Loans for Rwandan students planning to study abroad for the January 2027 intake.
Applications are open from 1 October to 21 October 2026 and must be submitted online through the HEC Management Information System (HECMIS). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a Rwandan citizen.
- Have secured admission to a recognized/accredited foreign Higher Learning Institution.
- Meet HEC’s academic and other requirements.
- Provide a valid admission letter for the programme and institution for which the loan is requested.
- Meet any additional requirements applicable to their level of study.
For Bachelor’s applicants, only candidates who completed Senior Six in 2026 and secured admission to a recognized foreign university are eligible. Students already enrolled in foreign universities are not eligible.
Priority Fields
The call identifies the following national priority areas for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate applicants:
- Aviation
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Nuclear
- Sports
- Infrastructure
Applicants should also note that the programmes must meet the applicable requirement of being not offered by local Higher Learning Institutions.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit documents including:
- Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC
- Valid admission letter from a recognized foreign institution
- Certified academic certificates and transcripts
- National ID
- Updated CV
- Recommendation letter
- Personal statement
- Supporting documents for requested costs, where applicable
The application letter should specify the programme, institution and country, mode of study, programme dates and duration, academic level, and requested amount with a breakdown of costs.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through HECMIS:
https://hecmis.hec.gov.rw/
Application Deadline
21 October 2026
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