Chief Minister’s Honahar Scholarship Punjab – Worth Rs.130 Billion Program

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has officially launched a 130 billion rupees “Honahar Scholarship Program” aimed at providing financial support to deserving students. The registration process for the program is now open. Last day to apply online is Oct 31, 2024.
To facilitate students, information desks will be set up in universities across Punjab. Under the Honahar Scholarship Punjab Program, students from 68 different disciplines will be eligible for financial aid.
طلبہ کیلئے وزیرِاعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کا اہم اقدام
پنجاب میں 130 ارب روپے کے ہونہار سکالر شپ پروگرام
وزیرِاعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کی ہدایت پر ہونہار سکالر شپ کی رجسٹریشن شروع ہو چکی ہے
جامعات میں انفارمیشن ڈیسک قائم، ہونہار سکالر شپ کے تحت 68 ڈسپلن/مضامین کے طلبہ کو سکالر شپ دیا جائے گا۔
Apply for Scholarships Online here
ہونہار سکالر شپ پروگرام کے اہم نکات
Last Date to Apply for Honahar Scholarship Punjab
The last date to apply for Honahar Scholarship Program is October 18, 2024.


Eligibility Criteria for Honahar Scholarship Program
To apply for the Honahar Scholarship Punjab Program, applicants must meet the following updated criteria:
- Domicile: The applicant must hold a domicile from any district in Punjab.
- Age Limit: Applicants should not be older than 22 years on the closing date of the application.
- Family Income: The monthly family income should be less than Rs. 300,000. Applicants will need to submit an affidavit to verify income status. (Sample Affidavit available on Honahar Scholarship Portal)
- Enrollment: The applicant must be enrolled in selected disciplines at the selected universities or colleges for the Fall session of 2024. Students already enrolled in the 1st year of MBBS or BDS in 2024 are also eligible to apply.
- Academic Requirements (F.Sc./Intermediate Marks):
- For public sector medical and dental colleges: 80% or above
- For federal and private universities:
- Sciences: 70% or above
- Arts and Social Sciences: 65% or above
- For public sector universities:
- Sciences: 70% or above
- Arts and Social Sciences: 65% or above
- For public sector medical and dental colleges: 80% or above
- For Higher Education Department (HED) colleges:
- 65% or above in Sciences
- 60% for Arts and Social Sciences
Message of the Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif
“Every student in Punjab is like my own son or daughter. Scholarships will be awarded purely on merit, to provide higher education opportunities to students who excel academically but come from limited financial means.” Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif
پنجاب کا ہر طالب علم میرا بیٹا اور ہر طالبہ میری بچی ہے۔”
طلبہ کو ہائر ایجوکیشن کیلئے خالصتاً میرٹ کی بنیاد پر سکالر شپ دیئے جائیں گے۔
ہونہار سکالر شپ کا مقصد محدود وسائل کے ساتھ اچھے نمبرز حاصل کرنے والے طلبہ کو اعلیٰ تعلیم کے مواقع فراہم کرنا ہے۔” مریم نواز شریف

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Conclusion
This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to fostering educational growth and supporting talented students across Punjab, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder academic success.
The Program criteria ensure that the scholarship reaches the most deserving students, providing opportunities for those who meet the merit and income requirements.