Applications invited for Punjab ‘Honahaar Scholarship Programme’

LAHORE: Under the directives of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government has initiated registration for the ‘Honahaar Scholarship Programme’.

The initiative aims to provide scholarships to 30,000 students every year, with a focus on promoting higher education by removing financial barriers for deserving students.

The scholarship will be awarded to students from 50 public sector universities, 16 medical colleges, and 131 graduate colleges.

Additionally, students from top private institutions such as LUMS, FAST, COMSATS, NUST, and Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute will also benefit, along with those from seven other leading private universities.

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Over the next eight years, the Honahaar scholarship programme is set to disburse scholarships worth Rs. 130 billion, with a target of benefiting 120,000 students in the next four years. Maryam Nawaz highlighted that this marks a significant milestone, fulfilling another promise to the youth of Punjab. She emphasized that the program will help talented students overcome financial hurdles and ensure access to quality higher education.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant Must:

• Have domicile from any district of the Punjab
• Not be older than 22 years of age on closing date
• Family monthly income should be less than Rs 300,000 (Affidavit Required) 
• The Applicant must be enrolled in Selected Disciplines in the Selected Universities / Colleges
• Minimum FSc./Intermediate marks:
• Medical Colleges > 80%
• Top 07-Universities > 80%
• Public Sector Universities > 75% for Sciences and > 70% for Arts and Social Sciences
• HED Colleges > 65% for Sciences and > 60% for Arts and Social Sciences

Contact Information:

honhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk

(042) 99233249 Ext:101

Applications for the program are now open. Interested candidates can apply at Honahar Scholarship Program.