CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 Punjab
The CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 Punjab is the biggest education programme the Government of Punjab has undertaken. The scholarship is designed to assist talented and hardworking students who want to have access to a higher education but have financial challenges that will impact their ability to obtain a degree. The scholarship to be administered by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) provides 100% of tuition fees for students, so that students can look forward to doing their studies without the financial burden weighing down on them. The scholarship is unique because it is for not only needy students of Punjab, but also students from Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan can also apply for this programme, giving youth across Pakistan the same opportunity.
Key Features of the CM Honhaar Scholarship
- Full tuition fee coverage for selected students.
- Open for new admissions and continuing students in public sector universities and colleges.
- Includes students from all provinces for nationwide participation
- Aimed at supporting students in fields like engineering, medical sciences, IT, and social sciences.
Eligibility Criteria for CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship
To apply for this program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Domicile: Punjab domicile required, but students from other provinces enrolled in selected universities are also eligible.
- Family Income: Should be less than Rs. 300,000 per month.
- Academic Performance: At least 60% marks in annual exams or the minimum CGPA required by your institution.
- Enrollment Status:
- Medical students (MBBS/BDS): Eligible from 2nd to 5th year.
- Other disciplines: Eligible from 3rd to 8th semester.
- No Other Scholarship: Applicants must not be receiving any other merit-based or need-based scholarship.
- Financial Affidavit: A signed affidavit proving financial need is mandatory.
Note: Although this is a Punjab government initiative, students from other provinces can also apply under specific phases of the program.
Distribution of Scholarships – Phase-Wise
The CM Honhaar Scholarship 2025 will be distributed in different phases to ensure fair coverage:
| Phase | Eligible Students | Number of Scholarships |
| Phase 1 | Newly enrolled first-semester students | 30,000 |
| Phase 2 | MBBS/BDS students (3rd–8th semester) | 20,000 |
| Phase 3 | Students from other provinces | 5,000 |
This means a total of 55,000 students will benefit from the program in 2025.
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Financial Allocation and Support
The Punjab government has allocated a huge budget for this program:
- Initial Allocation: Rs. 2,500 million
- Revised Allocation: Rs. 5,868.05 million
- Amount Utilized So Far: Rs. 2,807.55 million
The Finance Department has already released the full approved funds, ensuring smooth distribution without delays. Additionally, students from Benazir Kafaalat eligible families can also benefit from BISP Taleemi Wazaif, making this program even more inclusive.
How to Apply for the CM Honhaar Scholarship 2025
Applying for this scholarship is simple, but it must be done carefully. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Visit Official Portal: Go to honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.
- Register: Create an account using your CNIC, mobile number, and email address.
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal, academic, and financial details.
- Upload Documents: Attach scanned copies of:
- Applicant’s CNIC or Form-B
- Parent/Guardian’s CNIC
- Matric & Intermediate result cards
- University admission letter or bona fide certificate
- Punjab domicile certificate (or equivalent for other provinces)
- Family income certificate and affidavit of non-receipt of any other scholarship
- Review & Submit: Double-check details before submitting. Changes cannot be made later.
Last Date to Apply
The CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 Punjab was due on the 15th September 2025. CM will not accept applications after this deadline. Students who intend to apply are encouraged to do so as soon as possible to reduce any possible issues or errors that may occur at the last minute.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Covers 100% tuition fees.
- Helps students continue their education without financial stress.
- Offers equal opportunity to students from across Pakistan.
- Focuses on merit-based selection to reward talented students.
- Strengthens Pakistan’s future by investing in youth education.
Conclusion
The CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 Punjab represents a significant opportunity for thousands of students across Pakistan. Through merit-based scholarship that covers full tuition fees, the Punjab government is providing an enormous opportunity to students by eliminating perhaps the most burdensome obstacle to attaining higher education, financial pressure.
Whoever fits the eligibility guidelines should not lose this opportunity; if eligible, apply before the 15th of September, 2025, and secure a future for yourself while contributing to Pakistan becoming a more educated and prosperous country, one student at a time.
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