HONHAAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Honhaar Scholarship initiative is a part of the promises made by Maryam Nawaz Sharif to ensure high-quality education for deserving students in Punjab.
Under the Honhaar Scholarship Program, 30,000 students will be awarded scholarships annually across 68 districts. 50 black Sector University students will receive scholarships, along with 131 graduates in 16 major fields.

HONHAAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLY ONLINE


The Honhaar Scholarship Program will offer Rs. 130,000 per year to the selected students, covering their expenses for 8 years.
The program will expand to benefit 4 million students over the next 4 years, with a target of 20 million scholarships being awarded.
Students can apply for scholarships by visiting Honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scholarship program , students should fulfil the following criteria.

  • 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) (Download Sample Affidavit)
  • The Applicant must be enrolled in Selected Disciplines in the Selected Universities / Colleges in fall session 2024. The newly enrolled MBBS and BDS students in 2024 will also be eligible for this scholarship program.
  • Minimum FSc./Intermediate marks:
  • Medical Colleges > 80%
  • Top 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.

What is Scholarship Coverage

The Punjab Govt Honhaar Scholarship program will cover 100% tuition fee. The Punjab Government will bear the cost.

Disciplines / Program Offers

Students can get the scholarships for the following disciplines in the listed Universities / Colleges. The complete list of applicable disciplines is given below.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Information Network
  • Mobile System Applications
  • Architecture
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Sciences, Mining and Analysis
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Space Sciences
  • Business Analytics
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Agri Business
  • Archaeology
  • Film and Performing Arts
  • Law
  • Human Resources
  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • Engineering Programs
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi
  • Islamic Studies
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Mass Communication
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Sciences
  • Coal Technology
  • Civil Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Polymer Technology
  • Textile Technology
  • Chemical Technology
  • Commerce
  • Banking and Finance
  • Political Sciences
  • History
  • Social Works
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Geology
  • GIS
  • Fine Arts
  • Arabic
  • Public Administration
  • HRM
  • Psychology
  • Water Technology
  • Solar Manufacturing/ Technology
  • Fisheries/ Wildlife

List of Institutes

Various Universities, Colleges and Medical Colleges are listed under this scheme. Students can search the nearest institute to get admission on scholarship base. The complete list of these institutes is given below.

Universities

  • Bhakkar
  • Thal University, Bhakkar
  • Bahawalpur
  • Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur
  • The Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur
  • The Islamia University, Bahawalpur
  • Chakwal
  • The University of Chakwal
  • Dera Ghazi Khan
  • The Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan
  • The Mir Chakar Khan Rind University of Technology Dera Ghazi Khan
  • Faisalabad
  • The Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad
  • The Government College University, Faisalabad
  • The Government College Women University, Faisalabad
  • The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad
  • Gujrat
  • The University of Gujrat
  • Islamabad
  • COMSATS University
  • National University of Sciences & Technology
  • Jhang
  • The University of Jhang
  • Kamalia
  • The University of Kamalia
  • Lahore
  • The Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore
  • The Government College University, Lahore
  • The Information Technology University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • The Khatamun Nabiyyeen University, Lahore
  • The King Edward Medical University, Lahore
  • The Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
  • The Punjab Tianjin University of Technology, Lahore
  • The University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
  • The University of Education, Lahore
  • The University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
  • The University of Health Sciences, Lahore
  • The University of Home Economics, Lahore
  • The University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore
  • FAST National University
  • Lahore University of Management Sciences
  • University of Central Punjab
  • University of Management & Technology, Lahore
  • The University of Lahore
  • The Superior University, Lahore
  • Layyah
  • University of Layyah
  • Mandi Bahauddin
  • The Punjab University of Technology Rasul
  • Mianwali
  • The University of Mianwali
  • Multan
  • The Baha-ud-Din Zakariya University
  • The Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan
  • Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology, Multan
  • The Nishtar Medical University
  • The Women University, Multan
  • Emerson University, Multan
  • Multan University of Science and Technology (MUST), Multan
  • Murree
  • Kohsar University
  • Nankana Sahib
  • Baba Guru Nanak University
  • Narowal
  • The University of Narowal
  • Okara
  • The University of Okara
  • Rahim Yar Khan
  • Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan
  • Rawalpindi
  • The Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
  • Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
  • The Rawalpindi Medical University
  • The Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi
  • Sahiwal
  • The University of Sahiwal
  • Sargodha
  • The University of Sargodha
  • Sialkot
  • The Government College Women University, Sialkot
  • University of Sialkot, Sialkot
  • Swabi
  • Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
  • Taxila
  • The University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila

Colleges

All Punjab Government colleges across the Punjab are eligible for Scholarship program. Students can take admissions to avail the program in their respective city colleges.

Medical Colleges

  • Allama Iqbal Medical College (AlMC), Lahore
  • Ameer-ud- Din Medical College (AMC), Lahore
  • D.G. Khan Medical College (DGMC), D.G Khan
  • Gujranwala Medical College (GMC), Gujranwala
  • Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College (KMSMC)
  • Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat (NSMC)
  • Nishtar Medical College (NMC), Multan
  • Punjab Medical College (PMC), Faisalabad
  • Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QAMC), Bahawalpur
  • Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC), Rawalpindi
  • Sahiwal Medical College (SLMC), Sahiwal
  • Sargodha Medical College (SMC), Sargodha
  • Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Lahore
  • Sheikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC), Rahim Yar Khar

Detail Required to Apply for Scholarship

The following detail required for online application to avail this scholarship.

  • Personal Details(Student Personal Details)
  • Educational Details(Student Educational Details)
  • Socio-Economic Details(Student Socio-Economic Details)

How to Apply for Honhaar Scholarship

First of all student should register on Honhaar Scholarship Portal https://honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk/. Open the portal and then follow the below steps.

  • Click on the Login Button ( right side of the portal). A Sign in/ Register window will open.
Honhaar Portal Login
  • Click on Register button and then create an Account. Enter your CNIC , Institute name and email address. After filling all fields,click on submit button.Remember the password for future login.
Honhaar Create Account Form
  • Now again visit the Portal home page ,click on Apply and sign in with your CNIC and password.
  • An application form will open , enter the details in all fields step by step and submit your application.
  • The application form consist on personal details , address, education , employment status , parent details , family members , asset income , expenditures , transport , documents , review.
Honhaar Scholarship application form
  • After submission , a confirmation email will send on registered email address.

FAQ’s

The Honhaar Scholarship Program is an initiative by Maryam Nawaz Sharif aimed at providing high-quality education to deserving students in Punjab. It offers financial support to 30,000 students annually across 68 districts.

The scholarship provides Rs. 130,000 per year to selected students, covering their educational expenses for up to 8 years.

The program aims to expand and benefit 4 million students over the next 4 years, with a target of awarding 20 million scholarships.

Students must have a domicile from any district of Punjab, be under 22 years of age on the closing date, and have a family income of less than Rs. 300,000 per month. They must also be enrolled in selected disciplines at selected universities or colleges in the fall session of 2024.

  • Medical Colleges: >80% marks in FSc./Intermediate
  • Top 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

The scholarship covers 100% of the student’s tuition fees, with the Punjab Government bearing the entire cost.

Students can apply for scholarships in a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Biotechnology, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Pharmacy, and many more.

Students can apply by registering and filling out the application form on the official portal at HonhaarScholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.

Applicants must provide personal details, educational details, and socio-economic details during the online application process.

Once the application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address.