Scholarship Overview
The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has opened online applications for the CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program 2026. Administered through the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), this program offers financial support to undergraduate students enrolled in designated public-sector institutions.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for this funding opportunity, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Domicile: Applicants must hold a valid domicile from any district within Punjab.
- Academic Requirements: Open to both newly admitted first-semester students (Fall 2026 intake) and eligible continuing students studying approved undergraduate disciplines at participating public-sector colleges and universities.
- Demographics: The scholarship is open to male and female students, and there is no age limit.
- Financial Requirements: Family income must fall within the set threshold. The exact maximum income limit is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Selected candidates receive 100% tuition fee coverage for their undergraduate studies. Additional stipends or allowances are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear, legible digital copies of the following items:
- Applicant's valid CNIC
- Matriculation (or equivalent) certificate
- Intermediate (or equivalent) certificate
- Punjab domicile certificate
- Family income affidavit (prepared on e-stamp paper following the portal sample)
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- University or college enrollment details (and recent academic transcripts for continuing students)
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can complete their applications online through the official PHEC portal before the deadline on November 9, 2026. Follow these steps to complete the process:
- Create an account on the official portal using your personal email and valid CNIC.
- Log in using your account credentials and complete the on-screen CAPTCHA verification.
- Fill in all required form sections, including personal information, institutional details, addresses, and educational marks.
- Upload all required scanned files according to the format and size instructions on the portal.
- Review the full application carefully for any errors before clicking Submit. Note that merely saving the draft does not submit the application.
- Save the generated application ID and keep a downloaded copy of the completed form for your records.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.