The Punjab government has announced 50,000 scholarships under the Chief Minister’s Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2026. Eligible students at selected universities and colleges can apply online by November 9, 2026. The scheme covers tuition fees for students selected on merit.
Support for Undergraduate Education
The programme aims to help academically strong students with limited financial resources continue their undergraduate education. Scholarship support covers tuition fees over the applicable degree duration of four to five years, according to the announcement.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must hold a Punjab domicile and study an approved discipline at a participating university or college. There is no age limit, and selection is based on merit regardless of gender.
Monthly family income must be below Rs 350,000 for applicants at public sector higher education institutions and below Rs 500,000 for applicants at participating federal or private sector institutions. Students should check the academic requirements for their relevant application category before submitting their forms.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official Honhaar Scholarship portal. The announced deadline is November 9, 2026. Applications are accepted online only, and no hard copy is required.
Applicants should confirm that their institution and degree programme appear on the portal and review all required information before completing their submission.