GUIDE TO APPLICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND HELB LOAN

FROM: Registrar, AA

 

TO: First Year Students (2024/2025 Academic Year)

 

SUBJECT: GUIDE TO APPLICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND HELB LOAN

This is a reminder that following your placement by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) at Karatina University, you are eligible to apply for a Government Scholarship and Loan in Higher Education Loans Board to assist you with your Educational expenses.

If you require Government Financial Support, you MUST make an application for consideration through the official scholarship and loan portal: www.hef.co.ke .

The following are listed requirements in application of Scholarship and HELB loan:

1. Applicant’s valid email address and a valid telephone number;
2. Applicant’s KCPE and KCSE index numbers and year of examination;
3. Applicant’s Passport size photo (in jpeg/jpg/png);
4. Applicant’s copy of the National ID/Maisha Card (both sides in PDF);
5. Applicant’s valid bank details or valid MPESA number (registered under the applicant’s name and ID
   number);
6. Parents’ National ID and registered telephone number;
7. Copy of Parent’s death certificate if deceased (in PDF);
8. Applicant’s birth certificate in PDF (if applying as a minor);
9. Two guarantors’ ID numbers and registered telephone numbers (Can be parents); and
10. Copy of the sponsorship letter (in PDF) if sponsored in Secondary school.

Attached is a step-to-step guide on the process of application for your reference. In case of any clarification or assistance please get in touch with us via: Email addresses: registrararsa@karu.ac.ke or admissions@karu.ac.ke Telephone Numbers: 0716-135-171 or 0723-683-150

Thank you

Dr.  Wangari Gathuthi

REGISTRAR (AA)

 

Cc:    Vice Chancellor

Ag.  Deputy  Vice Chancellor  (ARSA)

Ag.  Deputy  Vice Chancellor  (PFA)

Ag.  Registrar  (PA)

Ag.  Finance  Officer

Ag.  Director  (ICT)

Senior Assistant Dean of Students

School Administrative Assistants