Maryam Nawaz Launches Phase II of Honhar Scholarship Programme 2025

Last Updated on: 16th February 2025, 04:00 am

Honhar Scholarship 2nd Phase Launched by Maryam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the launch of Phase II of the Honhar Scholarship Programme. This initiative will help 30,000 students annually for the next four years so that they can cover their educational expenses and pursue their higher education without financial difficulties.

What this Merit-based Scholarship Program will offer

During a ceremony at FAST National University of Computer and Engineering Sciences in Islamabad, the Chief Minister expressed her dedication to spread the education to worthy students. She stated that the Honhar scholarships are fully funded by the Punjab government so that students from all backgrounds can easily study at top institutions.

Important Features of the Honhaar Scholarship Program Phase 2:

• Annual Scholarships: 30,000
• Duration: 4 years
• Institutions Covered: 65 universities and 12 medical/dental colleges
• Fields of Study: 68
• Income Limit: Monthly income capped at Rs. 300,000
• Age Limit: Under 22

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Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

The merit-based scholarships will help all the deserving students across Punjab. You must meet these three requirements:

• Be under the age of 22
• Hold a Punjab domicile
• Have parents earning less than Rs. 300,000 per month

The Honhaar Scholarship Program 2025 spans 68 fields of study and supports students from 359 colleges and universities across the province.

How Are Students Selected?

The selection process is completely transparent and merit-based. Applications for Honhar scholarship 2nd phase are submitted through an online portal and reviewed through a multi-step process:

1. Institutional Committees: Conduct initial reviews.
2. Provincial Committee: Manages overall selection.
3. Steering Committee: Led by Senior Provincial Minister Mariyam Aurangzeb to ensure fairness.

Honhaar Scholarship Helpline Number

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has launched the “Honhaar Scholarship” Help Desk to assist students. Available from 9 AM to 5 PM, helpline is accessible via WhatsApp (0303-4002777, 0303-4002999), landline (042-99231903-4), and email (honhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk).

She emphasized that financial circumstances shouldn’t hinder education, stating, “Talented students should only focus on studies. Paying their fees is the government’s responsibility.”

Impact So Far

The Honhar Scholarship Programme Phase 2 has already made a difference in the lives of many students. Here’s a snapshot of its achievements:

• University of Punjab: 2,473 scholarships awarded
• FAST University, Islamabad: 2,570 scholarships awarded to students from Rawalpindi division
• UET Lahore: 1,886 scholarships awarded

CM has distributed scholarships to both public and private universities so that thousands of students take benefits across Punjab.

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Final Words

This initiative shows the Punjab government’s commitment to education and its vision of empowering the youth through opportunities that shape a brighter future.