Higher Education Department, Government of The Punjab

Scholarships

Ongoing

Honhaar Scholarship Program

Planned annual scholarships for deserving students of public sector universities, graduate colleges and medical colleges.

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Annual scholarships (planned)
30,000
Disciplines covered
68
First phase (4 years)
120,000 students expected to benefit
Eight-year plan
PKR 130 billion in scholarships
Implementing organisation
Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab

Overview

The Honhaar Scholarship Program supports deserving students from public sector universities, graduate colleges and medical colleges.

Under the programme, the plan is to disburse 30,000 scholarships annually to students enrolled in 68 different disciplines, so that access to higher education is equal across the province.

What the programme provides

  • Scholarships for students in public sector universities, graduate colleges and medical colleges
  • Coverage across 68 disciplines

Who it is for

  • Deserving students enrolled in public sector universities, graduate colleges and medical colleges

How it works

  1. 1Over the next eight years the programme plans to distribute PKR 130 billion in scholarships.
  2. 2In the first phase, over four years, 120,000 students are expected to benefit.
  3. 3Scholarship distribution rounds have been held; see Latest Updates and the gallery for round announcements.

Key information

Annual scholarships (planned)
30,000
Disciplines covered
68
First phase (4 years)
120,000 students expected to benefit
Eight-year plan
PKR 130 billion in scholarships
Coverage
Public sector universities, graduate colleges and medical colleges, Punjab

Related documents

Source: HED: Honhaar Scholarship ProgramLast verified 30 Sep 2026 (opens the official site in a new tab)
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