Last updated: October 21, 2026
On 18 October 2026, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the second phase of the laptop and scholarship schemes. One of these is the Honhaar Scholarship, which helps students who cannot afford higher education. This guide explains what the official Punjab government page says about Honhaar and what is still unclear for the new phase.
Please note: We are not the Punjab government. The news reports of 18 October do not give the number of scholarships, eligibility, dates or application link for the new phase. The details below come from the official page of the Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship (2024-25 session). Rules and amounts can change from one phase to the next, so always confirm on the official portal.
Honhaar Scholarship at a Glance
| Item | Details (official page, 2024-25) |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Help talented Punjab students who cannot afford to finish an undergraduate degree |
| Scholarships planned | 50,000 |
| Coverage | 100% tuition fee. The page does not mention hostel, books or stipend. |
| Where | 70 disciplines in 50 public universities, 13 public medical and dental colleges and 359 graduate colleges |
| Selection | On merit: 30% Matric marks and 70% Intermediate marks |
Who Was Eligible in the 2024-25 Round?
- Domicile of Punjab. Open to all genders.
- Family monthly income below Rs 300,000, supported by an affidavit on e-stamp paper.
- Enrolled in a selected discipline at a public institution (in the 1st or 2nd semester for that session).
- Minimum Intermediate marks: 70% for sciences and 65% for arts and social sciences in public universities and colleges, and 80% for public medical and dental colleges.
The 2026 phase may use different rules. Do not assume these figures apply to the new round until the Higher Education Department publishes them.
What We Do Not Know Yet
- The new phase: number of scholarships, dates, eligibility and the application link are not given in the 18 October reports.
- Do existing applicants need to apply again? Not stated.
- How to apply: the official page we read only says “Website” and does not give a link or steps.
- Different numbers online: other websites show different income limits and amounts for earlier phases. Treat these as unconfirmed unless an official page says the same.
How to Prepare Now
- Keep your Matric and Intermediate result cards ready.
- Keep your CNIC or B-Form, Punjab domicile and admission or enrolment proof ready.
- Prepare an income proof. For the earlier round, an affidavit on e-stamp paper was required.
- Watch the Punjab Higher Education Department website (hed.punjab.gov.pk) and its official pages for the new notice.
- Apply only on the official portal. Never pay anyone to “arrange” a scholarship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the second phase open for applications?
The 18 October reports say it has been launched, but they do not give an application link or dates. Check the official portal.
Does Honhaar cover the full fee?
The official page for the 2024-25 round says 100 per cent tuition fee. It does not mention other costs.
What is the income limit?
Below Rs 300,000 family income per month in the 2024-25 round. The limit may differ now.
Is it for boys and girls?
Yes, the page says it is open to all genders.
Is the laptop scheme part of it?
The news reports mention both the laptop scheme and the scholarship programme in the same announcement. They are separate schemes.
What is the Honhaar Scholarship Punjab 2026 eligibility?
The 2026 rules for the new phase have not been published in the reports we saw. In the 2024-25 round, the official page asked for a family income below Rs 300,000 per month and minimum Intermediate marks (70% for sciences and 65% for arts in public universities and colleges, 80% for medical and dental colleges). Check the official notice for the current rules.
Who can apply for the Honhaar Scholarship 100% tuition fee?
In the 2024-25 round, eligible Punjab students admitted to the listed public institutions could receive 100% tuition fee on merit. Whether the second phase keeps the same conditions is not yet clear.
Final Words
If you are a Punjab student with good marks and a low family income, prepare your documents now and watch the official notice. We will update this page when the Higher Education Department publishes the new details. For more government schemes in Pakistan, keep visiting EarnExpertHub.
Sources: Government of Punjab, Chief Minister Honhaar Scholarship Program; The Nation, 18 October 2026; The Asian Mirror.
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