The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has launched the Honhar Laptop Scholarship to empower students through technology and education. This ambitious initiative aims to distribute laptops and merit scholarships to deserving students across Punjab within 90 days. Below are all the essential details about the program.
Key Highlights of the Honhar Laptop Scholarship Program
- Laptop Distribution:
- Targeted Recipients: 50,000 laptops will be distributed to students in Punjab by February 20.
- Latest Technology: The laptops are Core i7, 13th-generation models.
- Initial Rollout: 5,000 laptops will be distributed within 30 days.
- Special Beneficiaries:
- 2,000 laptops reserved for minority students.
- Top-performing Matriculation and F.Sc students will also receive laptops, along with a Guard of Honour.
- Scholarship Categories:
- University Students: 20,000 laptops for university students.
- College Students: 14,000 laptops for college students.
- Medical & Dental Students: 2,000 laptops for students in medical and dental fields.
- Industry & Agriculture: 4,000 laptops for students pursuing these sectors.
- Regional Allocation:
- 32% of the laptops will go to students from Southern Punjab.
- Educational Fields Included:
Students from various fields will benefit, including:- Computer Science
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Business
- Languages
- Veterinary
- Agriculture
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Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Program
This program supports female students and ensures their academic progress by covering full tuition fees for 4 to 5 years.
- Scholarship Coverage:
- Beneficiaries: 18,000 female students will receive full tuition fee scholarships.
- Applications Received: 68,329 students applied for the merit scholarship.
- Verification Status: 34,290 applications have been successfully verified.
- Public and Private Institutions:
- Public Institutions: 30,000 students will receive laptops.
- Private Institutions: 10,000 students will benefit from scholarships.
Program Achievements
- A 15.5% increase in university enrollment has been observed in public sector institutions, exceeding the set targets.
- Vice-chancellors have been appointed at multiple universities, with further recruitments ongoing.
Timeline of Laptop Distribution
| Phase | Number of Laptops | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 5,000 laptops | Within 30 days |
| Phase 2 | 35,000 laptops | By February 20 |
| Total | 50,000 laptops | Within 90 days |
How do I apply for the Honhar Laptop Scholarship?
Eligible students can apply through their educational institutions. Students will be selected based on academic performance, with priority given to top-performing students and minority groups.
This scholarship and laptop distribution program, spearheaded by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, reflects the Punjab government’s dedication to empowering students and promoting education in the province. Students are encouraged to seize this opportunity to enhance their learning experience.