LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the “Honhaar Scholarship Scheme” for students from other provinces. The number of laptops under the Punjab laptop scheme has been increased to 110,000. All students will follow the same eligibility criteria.
Important decisions on higher education were made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister. She emphasized the importance of education and youth development. “I want every student to have a laptop.
Education is a true investment in the nation’s future. Students from Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also our children and have the same right to scholarships and laptops,” she said.
Honhaar Scholarships for Students from Other Provinces;
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She further stated, “Every student who qualifies on merit can apply to a good college, and the government will pay the fees. I think like a mother and want to change every child’s future.”
The chief minister instructed officials to ensure that the same eligibility criteria for scholarships apply to students from other provinces as in Punjab.
She also directed that there should be no funding issues for educational schemes. A special helpline will be set up to assist students under the scholarship and laptop schemes.
In Punjab, students need a minimum of 65 percent marks to qualify for a laptop. The meeting also approved a one-day Vice Chancellors’ Conference and a Tech Expo.
Eligibility Criteria for Honhaar Scholarship Program 2025
Students must meet the following conditions to apply for the Honhaar Scholarship:
- Must have a domicile from any district in Punjab.
- Age should not exceed 22 years by the closing date.
- Must be enrolled in selected disciplines at eligible universities or colleges for the fall session of 2024.
- Newly enrolled MBBS and BDS students for 2024 can also apply.
- Family monthly income should be less than Rs 300,000 (Affidavit required).
Minimum Percentage Requirements:
- Medical Colleges: 80% or above
- Top Universities: 80% or above
- Public Sector Universities:
- 75% or above for Science
- 70% or above for Arts and Social Sciences
HED Colleges:
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- 65% or above for Science
- 60% or above for Arts and Social Sciences
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