Aimed at zambian school leavers and civil servants seeking further training., Zambia Government Scholarship (HELSB and Bilateral Awards) is a merit-based scholarship for study in Zambia. The award covers Local loans cover tuition fees, accommodation fees, and a meal allowance. Bilateral scholarships (international) typically cover airfare, tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend. and is open to undergraduate and postgraduate (masters, phd) students studying all fields, with priority given to stem (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), agriculture, and health sciences.. The scholarship runs for duration of the program (3 to 7 years) and may be renewed annually based on academic performance. Eligibility is generally based on must be a Zambian citizen with a green National Registration Card (NRC), possess a Grade 12 certificate with credits or better in 5 subjects, and be under the age of 24 for undergraduate loans. The application deadline is Varies (Local loans typically close in February; Bilateral deadlines depend on the partner country), with an acceptance rate of approximately Varies (Depends on the annual government budget allocation for loans). Competition for this scholarship varies year to year, so early preparation of required documents is recommended.