The Honhaar Scholarship is a CM Punjab program that pays the full undergraduate tuition of talented students from lower and middle income families. This guide explains who is eligible, the income limit, the documents you need, and how to apply online, step by step.
The program is run by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) through the official portal honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk. Applying is free and fully online, so no agent is needed.
What is the Honhaar Scholarship?
University tuition can put higher education out of reach for bright students from ordinary families. The Honhaar Scholarship removes that barrier by covering tuition for the whole undergraduate degree, so a student’s marks, not their family’s income, decide their future. Because the fee is paid directly to the institution, the support reaches the student’s education rather than passing through any middleman.
Honhaar Scholarship eligibility
Based on the official criteria, you generally need:
- A Punjab domicile
- At least 60% marks in FA/FSc or equivalent
- A family monthly income below Rs 300,000 (an affidavit is required)
- Enrollment in a recognized undergraduate program (4 to 5 years) at a public or private university or college in Punjab
Priority disciplines often include computer science, AI and data science, engineering, health sciences, agriculture, and other professional fields. Criteria can change, so confirm on the official portal.
What it covers
As reported, the scholarship provides 100% of tuition fees for the whole undergraduate program, paid directly to your institution. Treat details as “as of” their date and confirm the current coverage on the official portal.
How to apply online, step by step
Step 1: Open the official portal
Go to honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk and register using your CNIC (without dashes) as the username.
Step 2: Fill the application
Enter your personal, academic, and family income details in the online form.
Step 3: Upload documents
Upload your domicile, income affidavit, transcripts, admission proof, and CNIC. Make sure scans are clear.
Step 4: Submit and track
Submit the application and check its status through your account. Only online applications are accepted.
Documents to keep ready
- Punjab domicile
- A notarized income affidavit
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of admission or enrollment
- CNIC copies
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a copycat site. Only honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk is official.
- Income affidavit missing. The income proof is required, so prepare it early.
- Details not matching documents. Enter marks, name, and CNIC exactly as printed.
- Paying an agent. Applying is free, and selection is based on merit and need.
Last date
The program runs in cycles, and deadlines change. Check the official portal for the current window and apply before it closes.
To see what else your household may qualify for, try our free eligibility checker. Students may also be eligible for the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme.
GoPunjab is an independent information website. We cannot register you or award a scholarship. We only explain how the program works so you can apply correctly on the official portal.