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Call for Applications: Rwanda Government Study Loan for January 2026 Intake

Seize Your Educational Opportunity: HEC Opens Study Loan Applications

The Higher Education Council (HEC) of Rwanda has officially announced the opening of applications for the Government Study Loan for the January 2026 intake. This is a crucial opportunity for prospective students looking to pursue higher education across various levels. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to prepare their documents and submit their applications within the stipulated timeframe 1.

Key Application Details

The application window is narrow, emphasizing the need for prompt action from all applicants.

Detail	Information
Issuing Authority	Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda Government
Intake	January 2026
Application Start Date	November 7th, 2025
Application Deadline	November 28th, 2025
Available Programs	3 (Bachelor, Masters, PhD)
How to Apply	Login to Apply (Details not provided, likely via HEC portal)
Posted Date	November 6th, 2025

Program-Specific Information

The study loan is available for three distinct levels of study, each with its own duration and specific requirements. All programs are open for study at Any University.

1. Bachelor's Program

Detail	Information
Duration	4 years
Study Period	November 6th, 2025 – October 6th, 2029
Requirements	Copy of Rwanda National ID, Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC, Curriculum Vitae, Original-notified certificate and transcripts, Personal statement, Recommendation letters from the employer for the employed applicants or any other recommendation to support the application of the candidates.

2. Master's Program

Detail	Information
Duration	2 years
Study Period	November 7th, 2025 – November 28th, 2027
Requirements	Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC, A copy of National ID, Summarized Curriculum Vitae, Original-notified certificate and transcripts, Recommendation letter from the employer for the employed applicants or any other recommendation to support the application of the candidate, Personal statement.

3. PhD Program

Detail	Information
Duration	4 years
Study Period	January 1st, 2026 – January 1st, 2030
Requirements	Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC, A copy of National ID, Summarized Curriculum Vitae, Original-notified certificate and transcripts, Recommendation letter from the employer for the employed applicants or any other recommendation to support the application of the candidate, Personal statement.

General Application Requirements Summary

While the specific requirements for each program vary slightly (e.g., "Curriculum Vitae" vs. "Summarized Curriculum Vitae"), there is a core set of documents required for all applicants:

•Application Letter: Must be addressed to the Director General of HEC.

•Identification: A copy of the Rwanda National ID.

•Academic Records: Original-notified certificate and transcripts.

•Personal Statement: A document outlining the applicant's motivation and goals.

•Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed or summarized CV, depending on the program.

•Recommendation Letter(s): Required from the employer for employed applicants, or any other recommendation to support the application.

Important Note on Application Submission

The official notice states "Login to Apply". Prospective applicants should visit the official Higher Education Council (HEC) website or the designated government portal for the study loan application to access the online application system. Given the strict deadline of November 28th, 2025, applicants are advised to begin the process immediately to ensure all required documents are collected, certified, and submitted on time.

References

[1] Official Announcement - Higher Education Council (HEC) Call for Application for Government Study Loan for January 2026 Intake.

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CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENT STUDY LOAN FOR JANUARY 2026 INTAKE

RwandaGOVERNMENT3 Programs

Open

The Higher Education Council (HEC) wishes to inform the public that the application for study loan for January intake is open from 7th to 28th November 2025.

Start: 11/7/2025

Deadline: 11/28/2025

Available Programs (3)

Bachelor

4 years

Any University

11/6/2025 - 10/6/2029

Requirements:

Copy of Rwanda National IDApplication letter addressed to the Director General of HECCurriculum VitaeOriginal-notified certificate and transcriptsPersonal statementRecommendation letters from the employer for the employed applicants or any other recommendation to support the application of the candidates

Masters

2 years

Any University

11/7/2025 - 11/28/2027

Requirements:

Application letter addressed to the Director General of HECA copy of National IDSummarized Curriculum VitaeOriginal-notified certificate and transcriptsRecommendation letter from the employer for the employed applicants or any other recommendation to support the application of the candidatePersonal statement

PhD

4 years

Any University

1/1/2026 - 1/1/2030

Requirements:

Application letter addressed to the Director General of HECA copy of National IDSummarized Curriculum VitaeOriginal-notified certificate and transcriptsRecommendation letter from the employer for the employed applicants or any other recommendation to support the application of the candidatePersonal statement

Posted: 11/6/2025