Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline Extended Check Details

The Honhaar Scholarship Program, launched by CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz, supports 50,000 students annually with full tuition coverage. Expanded in 2025 to include AJ&K, KPK, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan, Phase 2 (February 9–May 25, 2025) targets 3rd to 8th semester BS students and 2nd to 5th year MBBS/BDS students. The deadline was extended from May 20 to May 25, 2025.

Key Details

• Objective: Cover 100% tuition fees for meritorious, low-income students.
• Coverage: 50,000 scholarships (5,000 for AJ&K, KPK, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan).
• Budget: PKR 7 billion for 2025, PKR 130 billion over 8 years.
• Inclusivity: 60% scholarships for female students; priority for minorities and South Punjab.
• Institutions: 50 public universities, 16 medical/dental colleges, 131 HED colleges, 12 private universities (e.g., LUMS, NUST).
• Disciplines: 68, including sciences, engineering, medical, social sciences.

Deadline Extension

• New Deadline: May 25, 2025 (extended from May 20, 2025).
• Reason: Accommodate students in remote areas with limited internet or documentation access.
• Source: Announced by Punjab government and PHEC on May 20, 2025.

Eligibility

• Domicile: Punjab, AJ&K, KPK, Balochistan, or Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Age: Not older than 22 (23 for MBBS/BDS).
• Income: Monthly household income below PKR 300,000 (affidavit required).
• Enrollment: 3rd–8th semester BS programs or 2nd–5th year MBBS/BDS (2024 session included).
• Academic Requirements:
  • Medical Colleges/Top Universities: 80% FSc marks.
  • Public Universities: 70% (Sciences), 65% (Arts/Social Sciences).
  • HED Colleges: 65% (Sciences), 60% (Arts/Social Sciences).
• Merit: Matric (30%) + Intermediate (70%) for selection.

Application Process

1. Visit Portal: honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk/register.php.
2. Register: Use CNIC/B-Form and CNIC-linked mobile number.
3. Fill Form: Enter personal, academic, and income details.
4. Upload Documents:
   • CNIC/B-Form.
   • Domicile certificate.
   • Income affidavit (< PKR 300,000/month).
   • FSc marks sheet.
   • Enrollment proof (admission letter, student ID).
   • Academic transcript.
   • Two passport-size photos.
   • Proof of residence (utility bill, rent agreement).
5. Submit: Note reference number for tracking.
6. Verification: Attend interviews; committees verify documents.

Achievements

• Applications: 153,000 received, 130,000 verified.
• Selected: 20,566 (public universities), 4,820 (private universities), 3,247 (HED colleges).
• Distributions: 10,003 scholarships/laptops in Faisalabad, 3,121 scholarships/13,886 laptops in Lahore.
• Laptops: 110,000 Core i7 laptops distributed.

Tips

• Apply by May 25, 2025, via the portal.
• Prepare all documents in advance.
• Check merit lists and interview schedules on the portal.
• Contact help desk: WhatsApp (0303-4002777, 0303-4002999), landline (042-99231903-4), email ([email protected]).
• Verify eligibility and domicile status.

For updates, visit honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk or call 042-99231903-4.