Empowering Students: University of Sialkot Introduces ‘Honhaar Scholarship’ Information Desk
Guidance and Support for Aspiring Students
The University of Sialkot (USKT) has unveiled the ‘Honhaar Scholarship’ Information Desk to assist students applying for the Chief Minister Honhaar Scholarship Program. Additionally, Honhaar scholarship program camps have been set up in Lahore colleges. This initiative is geared towards offering comprehensive guidance and aid to students through the scholarship application process.
The information desk serves as a resource hub for students to comprehend the eligibility criteria and navigate the application process effectively, ensuring that deserving candidates seize this golden opportunity.
Chief Minister Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program
Under the visionary leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Honhaar scholarship program has been initiated to support talented and deserving students statewide. The program endeavors to grant scholarships to 30,000 students every year across 68 diverse fields of study.
Its core objective is to facilitate quality education access for students from various backgrounds, including orphans, children of low-grade employees, individuals with disabilities, minority groups, as well as divorced women and offspring of civilian martyrs, providing them with financial aid and educational backing.
How to Apply for the Honhaar Scholarship Program?
Students keen on enrolling in the Honhaar scholarship program can complete their applications online via the Punjab Education Endowment Fund website. The simplified application procedure aims to enhance accessibility for students seeking this scholarship opportunity.
- Students from public and private universities, graduate colleges, and medical colleges can apply.
- Application deadline: 25th October 2024.
- Apply at the CM Scholarships Program [https://8171.bisp.gov.pk/].
Honhaar Scholarship Program Extends to Lahore Colleges
Besides USKT, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) has established a special camp catering to the Honhaar Scholarship Programme. Spearheaded by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Uzma Qureshi, this initiative aims to raise awareness and provide support facilities for students applying for scholarships.
The University has allocated Rs. 50 million to aid financially deprived students. The Vice-Chancellor stresses that no deserving student should forgo education due to financial constraints, making this scholarship scheme pivotal amidst the current economic climate.
Crucial Eligibility Criteria for the Honhaar Scholarship Program
The Honhaar scholarship program is designed to uplift students from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Students who passed matriculation in 2024.
- Orphans
- Children of employees in Grades 1 to 4
- Students with disabilities
- Minority students
- Children of divorced women
- Children of martyred civilians
These eligible students can leverage the scholarship program to pursue higher education without financial constraints.
Empowering Future Leaders
The ‘Honhaar Scholarship’ program’s essence lies in supporting students facing financial hardships. Those with a family income below Rs. 3 lakh annually qualify for this merit-based scholarship, ensuring equitable access to education for bright and deserving students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Over the next four years, this program will benefit 120,000 students, aiding them in realizing their educational aspirations devoid of financial burdens. It marks a significant stride by the Government of Punjab towards making education inclusive for all deserving students, nurturing a promising future for the province’s youth.
