Honhaar Scholarship 2024: A Path to Higher Education in Punjab
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering educational opportunities, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the HEC Honhaar Scholarship Program 2024. This program is designed to offer financial support to deserving students across Punjab who are unable to afford higher education. By investing heavily in the future of young minds, the Punjab government aims to ensure that financial challenges do not become a barrier to academic success for bright and talented individuals.
Overview of the Honhaar Scholarship Program
The Honhaar Scholarship covers an impressive range of disciplines across 68 fields, encompassing over 50 public sector universities, 16 medical colleges, and 131 graduate colleges. Furthermore, it extends to some of Pakistan’s leading private universities, such as LUMS, FAST National University, COMSATS, GIKI, and NUST.
This initiative represents the government’s strong commitment to investing in education. Over the next eight years, the program will distribute PKR 130 billion, with an annual goal of providing 30,000 scholarships, ultimately benefiting over 120,000 students.
Updated Eligibility Criteria for Honhaar Scholarship 2024
To ensure that only deserving and eligible students benefit from this Honhaar scholarship Program, the following criteria have been established:
- Domicile: Applicants must hold a domicile from any district within Punjab.
- Age Limit: The applicant’s age should not exceed 22 years on the closing date of the application process.
- Family Income: The monthly family income of the applicant must be less than Rs. 300,000. An affidavit will be required as proof. Applicants can [download the sample affidavit here].
- Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the designated disciplines at eligible institutions for the Fall 2024 session. This includes newly admitted MBBS and BDS students.
- Minimum Marks Requirement:
- Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges: A minimum of 80% in FSc/Intermediate.
- Federal and Private Universities:
- Sciences: At least 70%.
- Arts and Social Sciences: At least 65%.
- Public Sector Universities:
- Sciences: At least 70%.
- Arts and Social Sciences: At least 65%.
- HED Colleges:
- Sciences: At least 65%.
- Arts and Social Sciences: At least 60%.
How to Apply for the Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2024
To apply for the Honhaar Scholarship Program, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Honhaar Scholarship portal at honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.
- Create a new account by providing personal details such as:
- Nationality: Default selected as “Pakistan”.
- Institute: Choose from the dropdown list of eligible universities, colleges, or medical colleges.
- CNIC: Enter your CNIC (without spaces or dashes).
- Email: Enter your valid email address.
- Password: Create a secure password (minimum of 6 alphanumeric characters).
- Confirm Password: Re-enter the password for confirmation.
- Once your information is complete, click Submit to register your account.
List of Eligible Universities and Colleges
The Honhaar Scholarship Program is available to students enrolled in a wide range of educational institutions. Below is a selection of eligible public and private universities and medical colleges:
Public Sector Universities:
- Lahore: Punjab University, Government College University, University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), and Fatima Jinnah Medical University.
- Faisalabad: University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad Medical University.
- Multan: Baha-ud-Din Zakariya University, Nishtar Medical University, and The Women University Multan.
- Bahawalpur: Islamia University, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.
- Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Medical University, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University.
- Sargodha: University of Sargodha, Sargodha Medical College.
Private Sector Universities:
- LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
- NUST (National University of Sciences & Technology)
- COMSATS University (Islamabad)
- FAST National University (Lahore)
- Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI, Swabi)
Medical Colleges:
- Lahore: Allama Iqbal Medical College, Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Ameer-ud-Din Medical College.
- Sialkot: Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College.
- D.G. Khan: D.G. Khan Medical College.
- Faisalabad: Punjab Medical College.
For a complete list of eligible institutions, please visit the Honhaar Scholarship official website.
Conclusion
The Honhaar Scholarship Program 2024 is a commendable initiative that opens doors for thousands of talented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education but face financial challenges. By providing scholarships across a diverse range of disciplines and institutions, the Punjab government is ensuring that merit and talent are recognized and rewarded. This is an incredible opportunity for students to advance their academic careers without the burden of financial constraints.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss the chance to apply for this life-changing scholarship and secure a brighter future!