The Government of Punjab has launched the CM Punjab Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarships Program 2025 to provide 30,000 merit-based scholarships for outstanding and deserving undergraduate students across leading universities and colleges. This initiative aims to support high-achieving individuals from financially constrained backgrounds by covering their tuition fees, allowing them to focus on their academic journey without financial worries. With a transparent selection process—based on 30% Matric marks and 70% Intermediate marks—students in various selected disciplines can apply online before the September 15, 2025 deadline.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ad Posted Date | August 15, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 15, 2025 |
| Location | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Number of Scholarships | 30,000 |
| Scholarship Coverage | Full tuition fee |
| Duration | As per degree program (4–5 years) |
| Organization | Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) & Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Website | https://honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk |
Scholarship Details
Vacant Positions / Scholarship Opportunities
- 30,000 Merit-Based Undergraduate Scholarships
- Covers full tuition fee for selected students.
- Applicable for undergraduate degree programs of 4–5 years duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have domicile of Punjab.
- Monthly family income:
- Less than Rs. 350,000 for Public Sector HEIs.
- Less than Rs. 500,000 for Federal/Private Sector HEIs.
- No age limit.
- Not gender-specific — both male and female students can apply on merit.
- Must be enrolled in selected disciplines in selected universities/colleges.
- Minimum marks requirement:
- MBBS/BDS (Public Sector Medical & Dental Colleges): ≥ 80% in FSc./Intermediate.
- Federal & Private Universities: ≥ 70% (Sciences), ≥ 65% (Arts & Social Sciences).
- Public Sector Universities: ≥ 70% (Sciences), ≥ 65% (Arts & Social Sciences).
- HED Colleges: ≥ 65% (Sciences), ≥ 60% (Arts & Social Sciences).
Selection Criteria
- 30% weightage – Matric marks.
- 70% weightage – Intermediate marks.
Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition fee for the entire duration of the degree program (4–5 years).
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: https://honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk
- Fill out the online application form.
- No hard copy submission required.
- Ensure eligibility before applying.
Terms & Conditions
- The scholarship is merit-based and competitive.
- Applicants must meet the minimum marks criteria according to the institution type and discipline.
- Only students enrolled in selected disciplines and institutions are eligible.
- Application submission after the deadline will not be entertained.
- The final list of selected candidates will be announced after evaluation based on the given selection criteria.