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Important Reminder for 2025/2026 Academic Year Loan and Scholarship Applications As the academic year 2025/2026 approaches, students in Tanzania are being urged to act quickly to secure their financial support through the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB). The deadline for submitting applications for both loans and the Samia Scholarship is set for 31 August 2025, with no extensions available. This critical date has been emphasized by HESLB officials, who have called on all eligible students to complete their applications before the final day. The board made the announcement on Thursday, 22 August 2025, highlighting the importance of timely submission. Dr. Bill Kiwia, the Chief Executive Officer of HESLB, addressed journalists on 11 August 2025, reiterating that the application period, which began on 15 June 2025, will conclude as scheduled. He noted that only nine days remain until the deadline, urging students to submit their applications early to avoid potential issues...

Nigerian Students Recognized in Global Student Prize 2025 Three Nigerian students have made it to the top 50 nominees for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025. The award, which carries a prize of $100,000, is given annually to an exceptional student who has made a significant impact on learning, their peers, and society at large. The selection process was highly competitive, with over 11,000 nominations and applications received from 148 countries. These students were chosen based on their outstanding contributions and leadership in their respective fields. Profiles of the Nominees Titilope Olotu , a Nigerian immigrant, is currently studying Biology and Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, on a full-ride scholarship. She founded PERIOD PADI , a non-profit organization that provides sanitary pads and education to over 10,000 Nigerian girls. Through various initiatives, including a digital guidebook, she managed to raise $12,350 to support her cause. Daniel...