IUB and Punjab Government Open Applications for Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4

What was announced

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) and the Punjab government have announced that applications are open for the Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 for the Fall 2026 semester [1, 2]. Launched under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the program covers 100% of tuition fees for selected students at participating universities and colleges [2].

Eligibility requirements include:

• Applicants must hold a Punjab domicile and have no age limit [2].
• New Fall 2026 admissions apply using Matriculation and Intermediate marks [1].
• Already enrolled students apply using their Spring 2026 CGPA and must provide their Fall 2026 semester details [1].
• Minimum marks required for public-sector universities are 70% for science and 65% for arts [2].
• For public medical and dental colleges, 80% is required for MBBS/BDS [2].
• HED colleges require 65% for science and 60% for arts [2].
• Partner federal and private universities require 70% for science and 65% for arts [2].

Monthly family income limits are:

• Less than Rs. 350,000 for public-sector universities and colleges [2].
• Less than Rs. 350,000 for public medical and dental colleges [2].
• Less than Rs. 500,000 for partner federal and private universities [2].

The deadline for online submissions is November 09, 2026 [1, 2].

How to apply or check

According to the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), students must apply through the official Honhaar Scholarship portal [2]. The steps are:

1. Visit the official portal and create an account using a valid CNIC. Using another person’s CNIC may lead to disqualification [2].
2. Log in and complete the CAPTCHA verification [2].
3. Review eligibility and download the sample family income affidavit to be prepared on e-stamp paper [2].
4. Enter personal, educational, and contact details, ensuring marks match official documents [2].
5. Upload scanned copies of the CNIC, Matric/equivalent certificate, Intermediate/equivalent certificate, Punjab domicile, recent photograph, and the family income affidavit [2].
6. Review the application for accuracy before final submission [2].