How to Apply for New HELB Elimu Helb Scholarship
How to Apply for New HELB Elimu Helb Scholarship
How to Apply for New HELB Elimu Helb Scholarship
The New Funding Model (NFM), unveiled by President William Ruto, is to give financial assistance to students who are having trouble paying their tuition. The primary target audience for this funding program is students who have already received placement letters from the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) and are enrolling in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
Since the NFM is student-centered, loans and bursaries are awarded in accordance with the applicants’ proven need for financial assistance. Notably, students from severely vulnerable and needy homes will receive full financing; students who are categorized as needy or less needy will receive 93% of their funding from the government, with the remaining 7% going toward tuition.
To enroll in the program, applicants are required to follow a straightforward process:
1. Visit www.hef.co.ke/portal
2. Access the student portal
3. Confirm your National Identity Card (ID) availability and enter the details; if an ID is unavailable, use your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) index number
4. Provide a valid email address to receive a verification email
5. Activate the link through your email and log in again
6. Enter your phone number for account verification; in case of expiration, click resend to receive a new verification code
7. Once verified, access your portal to add personal information, educational qualifications, and address details
8. Track and monitor the various stages of your scholarship application through the portal.
This program streamlines the application process for accessibility and openness while reflecting a thoughtful and inclusive approach to resolving financial constraints for students. Support is provided where it is most needed.
