Registration Initiated for an Additional 30,000 Honhaar Scholarships in Punjab
Expanding Scholarship Opportunities in Punjab, Pakistan
The Punjab Higher Education Department's scholarship program is actively seeking applications from students across the province, as the government prepares for the second phase of the Honhaar Scholarship Program.
As of August 2025, about 80,000 students have already registered and are benefiting from the program. The Punjab government has just launched the second phase, opening registration for an additional 30,000 Honhaar scholarships, with plans to further increase this number in the future.
The Honhaar Scholarship Program offers opportunities in 67 specific disciplines, aiming to equip Punjab’s youth with educational opportunities that are both diverse and future-proof. The Punjab Higher Education Department states that 50,000 students are currently benefiting from the scholarship program across the province.
Aside from the Honhaar Scholarship Program, the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship has also seen significant success. So far, 430 students from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) have been awarded this scholarship. This scholarship, along with other scholarship programs, is benefiting over 50,000 students statewide.
In total, more than 68,000 students from 436 educational institutions applied for these scholarship opportunities by late 2024. The Punjab government's commitment to education is evident in their ongoing efforts to broaden access to these programs and provide opportunities for deserving students.
The Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has urged students to apply for the Honhaar Scholarships and secure their education with dedication. She emphasizes that these scholarships are designed to equip youth with opportunities they deserve.
Sources: [1] Punjab Higher Education Department [2] The Express Tribune [3] Dawn News [4] The Nation [5] Business Recorder
Candidates vying for the Honhaar Scholarship Program should also consider focusing on their education-and-self-development, as this program offers opportunities in 67 specific disciplines, aiming to prepare Punjab’s youth for diverse and future-proof careers. The Punjab government is not only expanding scholarship opportunities, but also providing positions that can lead to a fruitful career path for the enthusiastic students throughout the province.
