The Government of Punjab’s Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2026 is inviting applications from eligible students enrolled in selected undergraduate programmes. Recent notices issued by participating universities give 9 November 2026 as the online application deadline.
The programme advertises 50,000 merit-based scholarships and tuition-fee coverage for the duration of the eligible undergraduate degree, generally four to five years. Students should check the live portal carefully because eligibility can depend on the institution, degree programme and student category.
Honhaar Scholarship 2026: key details
- Programme: Chief Minister’s Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2026.
- Advertised awards: 50,000 merit-based scholarships.
- Benefit: Tuition-fee coverage for selected eligible students under the programme rules.
- Degree duration: As applicable to the undergraduate programme, commonly four to five years.
- Deadline in current university notices: 9 November 2026.
- Application route: Online through the official Honhaar portal.
Who can apply for the Punjab Honhaar Scholarship?
Current 2026 programme notices describe the following broad conditions. Applicants must still confirm the detailed rules that apply to their university and course on the official portal.
- Punjab domicile: The applicant must have a valid domicile of Punjab.
- Enrolment: The student must be enrolled in a selected discipline at a participating university or college, or fall within an eligible new-admission category.
- Merit: Awards are competitive and based on the programme’s academic criteria; meeting the basic conditions does not guarantee selection.
- Age and gender: Current participating-institution notices state that there is no age limit and that the programme is not restricted by gender.
- Family income: Notices list a monthly family-income ceiling below Rs350,000 for public-sector higher education institutions and below Rs500,000 for federal or private-sector institutions. Applicants must verify the category applicable to their institution.
Minimum marks and continuing-student requirements can differ by programme and institution. Do not rely on an old percentage or an eligibility table copied from a previous scholarship round. Check the current portal and your university’s latest notice before applying.
What does the scholarship cover?
The advertised benefit is tuition-fee coverage for selected students for the applicable undergraduate degree period. Students should not assume that hostel accommodation, food, transport, books or other personal expenses are included unless the current programme rules expressly say so.
How to apply online
- Open the official portal. Use the Honhaar Scholarship website linked below, not an unofficial registration or fee-collection page.
- Check your institution and discipline. Confirm that your university, college and degree programme are included in the current list.
- Review your eligibility. Check Punjab domicile, family-income category, academic requirements and whether the application route is for a new entrant or an already enrolled student.
- Prepare supporting information. Keep your identity details, domicile, academic record and any income evidence requested by the portal or your institution ready.
- Complete the online form. Enter your personal, educational and family information accurately and upload only the documents requested in the live application.
- Review before submission. Check spellings, marks, programme details and uploaded files. Save the application number or confirmation if the portal provides one.
Participating university notices direct applicants to the online process. One current university notice specifically says that no hard copy is required; follow the instructions displayed for your own application category.
Documents students should prepare
The live portal’s checklist is the final authority, but students can prepare their basic records in advance:
- CNIC or B-Form details, as applicable.
- Punjab domicile information.
- Matric and Intermediate marks or the latest university transcript, depending on student category.
- Current admission or enrolment details for the participating institution.
- Family-income information and any affidavit or supporting proof specifically requested.
Do not upload unnecessary documents or pay an intermediary to submit the form. If your institution has issued a separate notice, follow its instructions as well as the central portal.
Important checks before the 9 November deadline
- Make sure the programme and your specific discipline are included.
- Use the correct income limit for your institution type.
- Check whether your category is assessed using Intermediate marks or a current university CGPA.
- Submit the form before the closing date rather than waiting until the final hours.
- Keep a copy or screenshot of the final submission confirmation.
Students who are also planning their next step after graduation can read our separate guide to the Sindh graduate internship programme and its application timeline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for Honhaar Scholarship 2026?
Recent notices from participating universities state 9 November 2026. Check the official portal for any later announcement or change that applies to your category.
How many scholarships are being offered?
The programme is advertised as offering 50,000 merit-based undergraduate scholarships.
Does it cover the full degree fee?
The advertised benefit is tuition-fee coverage for selected eligible students for the applicable undergraduate degree period. Other living and study expenses should not be assumed to be covered.
Can students already enrolled at a university apply?
Some current university notices include continuing students as well as new Fall 2026 entrants. The eligible semesters and academic criteria depend on the applicable institution and category, so check the current portal instructions.
Does meeting the income and marks conditions guarantee an award?
No. The scholarship is merit-based and subject to verification, available places and the programme’s final selection rules.
Official application portal: Honhaar Scholarship 2026 – Government of Punjab.