THE Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board has awarded 488 student loans to first year students at Kwame Nkrumah University. The Board has also awarded 163 student loans to first year students at Palabana University for the 2024/2025 academic year. In a statement, Wednesday, HELSB Manager Corporate Communications and Customer Services Chiselwa Kawanda said the board received 1,395 applications for sponsorships from both universities. “The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board has awarded 488 student loans to first year students at Kwame Nkrumah University and 163 student loans to first year students at Palabana University for the 2024/2025 academic year. HELSB received a total of 1,194 applications for sponsorship at Kwame Nkrumah University, out of which 1068 applicants are eligible...
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