LAHORE – The Punjab government has reopened online registration for the Honhaar Scholarship Programme.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on X that 80,000 deserving students are already registered and benefiting from the scheme. She announced that 30,000 more scholarships will be awarded, with plans to further increase the number.
“Youth are being given the opportunities they deserve,” she said, urging students to apply and pursue their education with dedication. “Apply with belief, study with passion, and never stop believing in your potential. Your success will always be my pride,” she added.
According to the Punjab Higher Education Department, around 50,000 students across the province are benefiting from the programme, which offers opportunities in 67 “future-proof” disciplines.
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So far, 430 students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) have received the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship under the initiative.
In December 2024, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said more than 68,000 students from 436 educational institutions had applied for the programme.
The Honhaar Scholarship Programme was launched to support talented and deserving students in higher education. It covers various modern fields to prepare youth for future job markets.
The programme is part of the provincial government’s efforts to promote education, skill development, and equal opportunities for students across Punjab.
