Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program Phase 2

The Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program Phase 2 has commenced to support thousands of talented and deserving students in Pakistan. This program aims to alleviate financial difficulties that prevent students from continuing their higher education. Under this program, the government will pay full tuition fees and other important study expenses, so students can study with peace of mind without worrying about money

In 2025, this program was opened for students from all provinces of Pakistan. Now, it has become one of the biggest and most open scholarship programs in the country. With this change, more students can get support for their studies and move forward to achieve their goals.

Why the Honhaar Scholarship is Important

Education is very important for a strong and successful society. But in Pakistan, many intelligent students cannot continue their studies because of financial problems. The Honhaar Scholarship Program helps these students by paying tuition fees and other important study expenses.

It removes money problems for deserving students
It gives an equal chance of higher education to students from all provinces
It also supports medical and dental students who have higher study costs

This program is not just financial help; it is an investment in Pakistan’s future

How to Register for Honhaar Scholarship

The application for Phase 2 will be done online. Students can apply from anywhere using a mobile phone or a computer with internet. Here are the steps:

Open the website: honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk
Make an account by entering CNIC, email, and mobile number. Set a password.
Fill the form with your personal and educational details. Upload the needed documents.
Check everything carefully and then submit.
You can log in anytime to see your application status. If you forget the password, use the ‘Forgot Password’ option.

Last date to apply is 15th September 2025. Apply on time to avoid problems

Who Can Apply for the Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Phase 2

Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Phase 2 is made to support talented students of Punjab. Before applying, students should check these rules:

No age limit, but you must have a Punjab domicile
Open for both male and female students
Family income should be:
- Less than Rs. 350,000 (Public Universities/Colleges)
- Less than Rs. 500,000 (Federal & Private Universities)
An affidavit on E-Stamp is required (sample available on the portal)
You must be enrolled in the 1st semester/year in 2025 (including MBBS/BDS new intake)

Academic marks required:

Public Universities/Colleges: Science 70% or above, Arts & Social Sciences 65% or above
Public Medical & Dental Colleges (MBBS/BDS): 80% or above
Federal & Private Universities: Science 70% or above, Arts & Social Sciences 65% or above
HED Colleges: Science 65% or above, Arts 60% or above

These rules show that the program is mainly for hardworking students with good academic records

Selection Process and Merit Rules

The Honhaar Scholarship makes sure that only deserving students are selected in a fair way. Applications are checked at both the university/college level and the provincial level.

Selection is based on merit
Students from public universities are given priority
A special quota is kept for medical and dental students
The review system is transparent to keep it fair

This process gives chances to students who really need support and also have good academic records

Important Points of Phase 2

Phase 2 of the Honhaar Scholarship Program has some new updates:

Scholarships increased from 30,000 to 50,000
Now open for students from all provinces of Pakistan
Covers full tuition fees and other important study expenses
Special focus on medical and dental programs
The selection process was made fairer and merit-based

The table below shows the main updates in Phase 2

Feature	Phase 1	Phase 2 (2025)
Total Scholarships	30,000	50,000
Geographic Coverage	Only a few provinces	All provinces of Pakistan
Support for MBBS/BDS	Limited	Expanded and given priority
Financial Coverage	Partial expenses	Tuition + other study expenses

Common Problems During Application

Many students face small problems while applying online. Some common issues are:

Website not opening → refresh the page or try another browser
Login problem → use ‘Forgot Password’ to reset
Document not uploading → check file type (PDF/JPEG) and size
No confirmation email → check spam/junk folder or log in again

If you keep documents ready and follow the steps carefully, the process becomes easy

Conclusion

Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program Phase 2 is a big chance for students who want higher education but cannot afford it. With more scholarships, coverage in all provinces, and a fair selection system, this program makes sure deserving students get support.

Students who meet the requirements should apply before 15th September 2025 on the official website

FAQs

What is the purpose of Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Phase 2?
The main aim is to remove money problems for students. It covers tuition fees and other study costs so that deserving students can focus only on their education.

Who can apply?
Students from all provinces of Pakistan can apply. It is for those starting 1st semester/year in 2025, including MBBS and BDS students. There is no age limit, and both male and female students are eligible.

What is the family income limit?

Public universities/colleges: Family income must be less than Rs. 350,000.
Federal and private universities: Family income must be less than Rs. 500,000.
An affidavit on E-Stamp is required (sample is available on the portal).

What are the new features in Phase 2?

Scholarships increased from 30,000 to 50,000
Now open for students from all provinces
Full coverage of tuition and study expenses
Special priority for MBBS and BDS students

How will merit be calculated?
Merit will be based on marks:

30% from Matriculation results
70% from Intermediate results
Selection will be done through a fair and transparent proces