CM Maryam Nawaz Announces Hunarmand:Is a bright student facing our challenges? The Chief Minister Punjab Hunar Scholarship Phase II 2025 is a golden opportunity to get fully funded education.
It has been launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. This scholarship program ensures that the bright students of Punjab can pursue their education without financial constraints. This initiative along with stipend and digital access will empower thousands of students across Pakistan.
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What is the Honar Scholarship Scheme?
- It is a merit-based and need-based financial aid program designed to help academically bright students from financially constrained people. Its main objectives are:
- Reduce dropout rates and promote continuity in education
- Ensure equal learning opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds
- Provide tools and resources to compete in a technology-driven and modern world
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Phase 2 Overview:
- Unlike the first phase, which primarily focused on public universities, Phase 2 now includes:
- Government colleges
- Technical institutes and TEVTA-registered programs
- Diploma and vocational courses
Eligibility Criteria For Maryam nawaz Honhaar Scholarship
- Have domicile from any district of the Punjab
- Not be older than 22 years of age
- The scholarship is available to students in the 3rd to 8th semester of BS programs and the 2nd to 5th year of MBBS/BDS.
- Family monthly income should be less than Rs 300,000 (Affidavit Required) (Download Sample Affidavit)
- The Applicant must be enrolled in Selected Disciplines in the Selected Universities / Colleges
- Minimum 2.6 GPA last semester
- Students who meet the financial need criteria and are enrolled in public sector institutions in Punjab can apply.
- Minimum CGPA / Annual Exam Percentage requirements for scholarship:
- Public Sector Universities / Colleges (≥ 70% equivalent CGPA for Sciences and ≥ 65% equivalent CGPA for Arts
- Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges (≥ 60%) in annual exams
- Selection of merit criteria based on HEC Policy guidelines for Implementation of uniform Semester system in HEIs of Pakistan
Increasing Scholarship Opportunities
- The Honhaar Scholarships Program now doubles its previous scholarship count by increasing its program from 30,000 to 50,000 to reach more deserving students.
- How to Apply for the Honhaar Scholarship 2025?
- Students with a Punjab domicile can apply online through the CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Portal, which opens on 9th February 2025.
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Check Honhaar Scholarship Application Status
Students who have submitted their applications for Phase II and want to know the status of their application. So they are informed here that the Higher Education Department checks your applications. After that, a merit list is prepare for you. In this merit list, the candidates are inform through email and SMS regarding their universities and colleges.
The government has not introduced any portal to know the status of their application. Therefore, your application is confirm through email or SMS. Registration of new students in the scholarship program Phase II has started. You can now visit the official website and submit your application online. The complete procedure for which has told to you.
Latest Updates (September 2025)
- 120,000+ applications submitted in the first 72 hours for CM Maryam Nawaz Announces Hunarmand scholar ship
- Awareness campaigns launched in remote districts via mobile vans
- Dedicated mobile app for easier application process expected by end of August
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Merit & need-based financial aid |
| Objectives | Reduce dropouts, ensure equal opportunities, provide digital/modern learning tools |
| Phase II Coverage | Govt. colleges, TEVTA institutes, diploma & vocational courses (in addition to public universities) |
| Eligibility | Punjab domicile, age ≤ 22, 3rd–8th semester (BS), 2nd–5th year (MBBS/BDS), income < Rs. 300,000 |
| Academic Requirement | ≥70% (Science), ≥65% (Arts), ≥60% (Medical/Dental) |
| Scholarships Available | Increased from 30,000 → 50,000 |
| Application Start | 9th February 2025 (via official portal) |
| Application Status | Confirmed via Email/SMS (no online status portal yet) |
| Latest Updates (Sep 2025) | 120,000+ applications in 72 hrs, awareness campaigns, mobile app expected by Aug end |
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Conclusion
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Announces Hunarmand scholarship phase two for poor and deserving students. In 2025, those students who are involve in the private sector will also included. Now these students will also given an annual scholarship.
This scholarship aims to assist students in the field of education. So that they can complete their educational expenses through scholarship and achieve their success in the field of education.