The Punjab Government has launched the CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 to help bright students from financially challenged households pursue higher education.
Open to students across Pakistan, the program covers 100% tuition fees at public sector universities and colleges.
CM Honhaar Scholarship 2025 overview
The CM Honhaar Scholarship, managed by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), is designed to empower academically meritorious students who face financial difficulties.
The initiative covers undergraduate students from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Both new admissions and current students in various semesters are eligible for the scholarship.
The program supports studies in engineering, medical sciences, IT, and social sciences, with the aim of fostering talent and reducing financial barriers to higher education.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for the scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
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Domicile: Primarily Punjab, though students from other provinces enrolled in selected institutions are eligible.
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Family Income: Monthly household income must be less than Rs. 300,000.
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Academic Merit: Minimum 60% marks in annual exams or required CGPA.
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Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a public sector university or college. Medical students (MBBS/BDS) from 2nd to 5th year, and other disciplines from 3rd to 8th semester are eligible.
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No Other Scholarship: Applicants cannot already be receiving other merit- or need-based scholarships.
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Financial Need Affidavit: A signed affidavit proving financial need is mandatory.
Students eligible for BISP Taleemi Wazaif can also benefit from this initiative.
How to apply
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Visit the Official Portal: honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk
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Register: Create an account with CNIC, email, and mobile number.
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Complete the Application Form: Provide personal, educational, and socio-economic details.
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Upload Documents:
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Applicant’s CNIC or Form-B
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Parent/Guardian CNIC
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Matric/Intermediate results
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University admission letter or bona fide certificate
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Punjab domicile certificate (or equivalent)
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Family income certificate and affidavit
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Review and Submit: Ensure all information is correct; edits are not allowed after submission.
Scholarship phases & distribution
| Phase | Eligible Students | Number of Scholarships |
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| Phase 1 | Newly enrolled first-semester students | 30,000 |
| Phase 2 | 3rd–8th semester MBBS/BDS students | 20,000 |
| Phase 3 | Students from other provinces | 5,000 |
Project details
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Sponsor: Higher Education Department
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Executor: Punjab Higher Education Commission
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Total Fund: Rs. 5,868.05 million
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Initial Allocation: Rs. 2,500 million
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Revised Allocation: Rs. 5,868.05 million
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Amount Utilized: Rs. 2,807.55 million
The Finance Department has released the full approved amount to ensure smooth scholarship distribution.
Application deadline
Students must submit applications by 15th September 2025 through the official portal. Early submissions are encouraged to avoid last-minute issues.
The CM Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 is a major step toward enabling Pakistan’s youth to access higher education without financial burdens. By awarding 30,000 merit-based scholarships and covering full tuition, the Punjab Government is investing in the nation’s future and helping talented students from all regions achieve their academic goals.
