CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship 2026: Online Application Guide and Deadlines

What was announced

The Punjab government has opened online applications for the CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program 2026 [1]. This phase of the program is for students who started degree programs in Fall 2026, as well as eligible continuing students enrolled in selected public-sector institutions [1]. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that the initiative has empowered 160,000 students across 70 disciplines [2]. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for selected students at participating universities and colleges [1].

Eligibility requirements include:

• Holding a domicile from any district in Punjab [1].
• Meeting academic, financial, and enrollment criteria set by the Punjab government [1].
• There is no age limit, and the program is open to both male and female students [1].
• For continuing students, the semester, institution, and academic requirements must match current criteria [1].

The deadline to submit applications is November 9, 2026 [1].

How to apply or check

According to the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), students must apply through the official Honhaar Scholarship portal [1]. The process involves these steps:

1. Visit the official Honhaar Scholarship website and select the registration option to create an account using a valid CNIC [1].
2. Enter personal details, including CNIC and email address, then save login credentials [1].
3. Log in and complete the CAPTCHA verification [1].
4. Review the eligibility section and download the sample family income affidavit to prepare an income declaration on e-stamp paper [1].
5. Enter personal, university, and admission information, including permanent and mailing addresses [1].
6. Input Matric and Intermediate academic marks exactly as they appear on official documents [1].
7. Upload scanned copies of the CNIC, Matric/equivalent certificate, Intermediate/equivalent certificate, Punjab domicile, family income affidavit, a recent photograph, and enrollment details [1].
8. Review all information, including academic marks and family income, for accuracy [1].
9. Click the Submit button. Saving the application is not the same as submitting it [1].

After successful submission, the portal will display a confirmation message, generate an application ID, and show the applicant’s status [1].

Common mistakes

• Using a CNIC that does not belong to the applicant can result in disqualification [1].
• Failing to click the Submit button after saving the application [1].
• Uploading files that do not meet the specific format or size limits displayed on the current portal [1].