Can 10th Class Students Apply for the Honhaar Scholarship Program in Punjab?
No, students who have only completed their 10th grade (Matric) are not eligible to apply for the Honhaar Scholarship Program in Punjab. This scholarship is specifically designed for students who have completed their Intermediate (FSc) and are enrolled in undergraduate programs at recognized universities or colleges.
Eligibility Criteria for Honhaar Scholarship:
Not Eligible:
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Students who have only completed Matric (10th grade) cannot apply.
Eligible Applicants:
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Students who have completed Intermediate (FSc)
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Must be enrolled in undergraduate programs at recognized universities/colleges in Punjab
Requirements:
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Domicile: Must belong to any district of Punjab
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Age Limit: Maximum 22 years (as of application closing date)
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Family Income: Monthly income must be below PKR 300,000 (affidavit required)
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Enrollment: Must be enrolled in selected disciplines for Fall 2024 session
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Newly admitted MBBS and BDS students (2024) are also eligible
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Minimum required marks in FSc/Intermediate are as follows:
- Institution Type Discipline Minimum Marks (%)
Medical and Dental Colleges All 80% or above
Top Universities All 80% or above
Public Sector Universities Sciences 75% or above
Public Sector Universities Arts and Social Sciences 70% or above
Higher Education Department (HED) Colleges Sciences 65% or above
HED Colleges Arts and Social Sciences 60% or above
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List of Selected Universities:
The Honhaar Scholarship Program encompasses a wide range of public and private universities across Punjab.
Lahore:
University of the Punjab
Lahore College for Women University
University of Engineering & Technology
King Edward Medical University
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
FAST National University
Faisalabad:
Government College University
University of Agriculture
Faisalabad Medical University
Multan:
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Nishtar Medical University
Women University Multan
Rawalpindi:
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Rawalpindi Medical University
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
For a comprehensive list of eligible universities and colleges, applicants should refer to the official Honhaar Scholarship Program website.
Conclusion:
The Honhaar Scholarship Program is tailored to support students who have successfully completed their Intermediate education and are pursuing higher studies in selected disciplines at recognized institutions. Therefore, students who have only completed their Matric (10th grade) are not eligible for this scholarship. Such students are encouraged to focus on their Intermediate studies and explore scholarship opportunities available upon completion.