Education Program• Updated: April 26, 2026

Honhaar Scholarship Program

The HEC Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2025 is a major educational initiative launched to support talented and deserving students in Punjab. The main goal of this scholarship is to help students continue their higher education without the burden of tuition fees.

Under this program, students enrolled in selected undergraduate disciplines can receive 100% tuition fee coverage. The scholarship is designed for bright students from families with limited financial resources, ensuring that deserving candidates are not left behind due to affordability issues.

Honhaar Scholarship Program hero graphic
Status

Active

Deadline

May 15, 2026

Benefit

100% Tuition Fee

Authority

Government of Punjab, Pakistan

What is Honhaar Scholarship Program?

The Honhaar Scholarship Program 2025 is a financial assistance scheme for undergraduate students who meet the academic and income criteria. It is intended to support those students who have strong academic records but may struggle to pay for university or college education.

The program focuses on selected disciplines and institutions, giving students an opportunity to complete their education with less financial pressure. Since tuition expenses are fully covered, students can focus more on studies and less on educational costs.

Important: Applicants must ensure their CNIC is not expired before applying. Verify your CNIC status at nadra.gov.pk before submitting your application.

Registration Process

How to Apply for HEC Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Students can apply online through the official scholarship portal.

Application Process

  1. Open the official scholarship website
  2. Create a new account or log in
  3. Enter personal information carefully
  4. Fill in academic details
  5. Upload required documents
  6. Provide income information and affidavit if required
  7. Review all details before final submission
  8. Submit the form and save the application record

Official Website

Official Portal: honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk

Eligible University Types

University TypeScholarship Coverage
Public Sector Universities100% (All Charges)
HEC Category W Private Universities100% (Tuition Only)
Government Medical Colleges100% (All Charges)
Government Engineering Universities100% (All Charges)

Main Objective of the Honhaar Scholarship

The scholarship program has been introduced with a clear purpose: to make higher education more accessible for deserving students. Its key goals include:

  • supporting talented students from low- and middle-income families
  • reducing financial barriers in higher education
  • promoting merit-based scholarships in Punjab
  • encouraging students to continue undergraduate studies
  • strengthening access to quality education across selected institutions

Scholarship Coverage

One of the biggest benefits of this program is that it offers:

  • 100% Tuition Fee Coverage

This means selected students can continue their undergraduate studies without worrying about paying tuition fees, which can be a major financial burden for many families.

Institutions and Academic Coverage

According to the provided details, the scholarship program covers a wide range of institutions and study areas, including:

  • selected public sector universities
  • public medical and dental colleges
  • graduate colleges
  • selected disciplines for undergraduate studies

The program is meant to support students studying in approved fields and institutions under the official scholarship framework.

Eligibility Criteria for Honhaar Scholarship

Students who want to apply for the HEC Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2025 must fulfill the required conditions. Based on the information provided, applicants should meet the following general criteria:

  • must have the required domicile
  • no gender restriction applies
  • must belong to a family that falls within the specified income limit
  • must be enrolled in the selected disciplines in approved institutions
  • scholarship will be awarded on a merit basis
  • applicants must meet the minimum academic marks requirement

Income Criteria

The scholarship is intended for students from families with limited or moderate income. Your provided content mentions different income limits for different categories of institutions. These include:

  • family monthly income below Rs. 300,000 in one version of the criteria
  • monthly family income below Rs. 350,000 for public sector HEIs
  • monthly family income below Rs. 500,000 for federal and private sector HEIs

Applicants may also need to provide an affidavit on e-stamp as proof of income.

Academic Requirements

Students must also meet minimum marks requirements to be considered for the scholarship. The criteria vary by institution type and academic stream.

Minimum Marks Requirement

For Public Sector Universities / Colleges

  • 70% or above for Science students
  • 65% or above for Arts and Social Sciences students

For MBBS / BDS in Public Medical and Dental Colleges

  • 80% or above

For Federal and Private Universities

  • 70% or above for Sciences
  • 65% or above for Arts and Social Sciences

For HED Colleges

  • 65% or above for Sciences
  • 60% or above for Arts

Merit Formula

The scholarship selection is based on academic merit. According to the provided criteria, merit is calculated using the following formula:

  • Matric weightage: 30%
  • Intermediate weightage: 70%

This means intermediate marks carry the highest importance in the final merit calculation.

Enrollment Requirement

To qualify, the student must be enrolled in the required academic stage at an approved institution. The provided details indicate that applicants should generally be:

  • enrolled in the 1st semester or 1st year of selected disciplines
  • studying in approved universities or colleges
  • students of MBBS and BDS may also be eligible if enrolled in the relevant session

Required Details for Application

Students applying for the scholarship should be ready to provide the following information:

Personal Details

  • full name
  • CNIC or B-Form details
  • domicile information
  • family income details
  • contact information

Educational Details

  • Matric marks
  • Intermediate marks
  • current enrollment information
  • institution name
  • discipline or degree program
  • semester or academic year details

Keeping these details ready can make the application process easier and fast

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)