Chief Minister’s Honhaar Scholarship Program 2025-26 (Punjab)

About This Scholarship

The Chief Minister’s Honhaar Scholarship Program is Punjab's most ambitious undergraduate funding initiative, uniquely breaking the barrier between public and private education. Rather than limiting funding to government universities, it fully funds talented students to study at top-tier private universities (like LUMS, FAST, GIKI) as well as public institutions. Covering 100% tuition fees, it focuses on high-demand fields such as AI, Computer Science, and Engineering, empowering Punjab's youth to receive world-class education irrespective of their financial background.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% complete tuition fee waiver covering the entire standard duration of the degree program
• Direct fee disbursement paid straight to partner public universities and top-tier private institutions
• Comprehensive degree coverage spanning 68 high-priority market-driven disciplines including AI, Computing, Engineering, and Medicine
• Broad socio-economic safety net featuring an accessible family income ceiling (up to PKR 350,000–500,000/month)

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Domicile: Must be a resident of Punjab.
• 2
  Age Limit: Maximum 22 years at the time of application.
• 3
  Income Limit: Family monthly income must be ≤ PKR 300,000 (Affidavit required).
• 4
  Academic Merit: Merit calculation = 30% Matric + 70% Intermediate.
• 5
  Minimum Marks: 80% for Medical (MBBS/BDS), 70% for Science/Engineering, 65% for Arts/Social Sciences.
• 6
  Enrollment: Must be enrolled in one of the '68 Selected Disciplines' at a 'Partner University/College' for the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 session.
• 7
  Disciplines: Includes AI, Data Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Social Sciences, etc.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Create an account on the official portal (honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk).

2. 2

   Step 2: Enter Personal, Educational, and Socio-Economic details.

3. 3

   Step 3: Upload scanned documents (CNIC, Domicile, Result Cards, Income Affidavit).

4. 4

   Step 4: Select your University and Program (ensure it is on the approved list).

5. 5

   Step 5: Submit the application. (The university Focal Person will verify your data later).

Required Documents

• Student CNIC / B-Form
• Father's / Guardian's CNIC
• Punjab Domicile Certificate
• Matric and Intermediate Result Cards
• Income Affidavit (Format available on portal, on Rs. 50/100 stamp paper)
• Admission Offer Letter / Fee Challan

Frequently Asked Questions