According to officials, the program will fully fund selected students to study at the top 200 universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions. The scholarship will cover 100% of tuition fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and an annual return air ticket.
On average, the government will spend Rs16.5 million per student, with a total of 800 students supported over the next four years. The initiative will cost the provincial government around Rs13 billion.
The scheme includes funding for MS, Masters, MPhil, training, and exchange programs, ensuring diverse opportunities for academic growth and global exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have completed at least 16 years of education.
- A minimum CGPA of 3.5 is required.
- Only students with a Punjab domicile are eligible.
- No age limit has been set for applicants.
- Selection will be based strictly on merit.
Required Documents
- Copy of valid Punjab domicile.
- Verified academic transcripts and degree certificates (16 years of education minimum).
- Proof of CGPA (minimum 3.5).
- Valid CNIC/B-Form.
- Admission/offer letter (if applicable).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
How to Apply
Students will be able to apply through the official Punjab government scholarship portal.
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Applications must be submitted online with all required documents uploaded in PDF format. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing.
Education experts believe the Honhaar Plus program will not only uplift Pakistan’s academic standards but also help improve the country’s global reputation by enabling young minds to gain world-class education.
