Honhaar Scholarship & Laptop Distribution October 2026: Ceremony on 15 October at Sahiwal University
The Punjab government Honhaar Scholarship laptop distribution is set to begin across the province, with the first ceremony bringing scholarships and laptops to selected students. The first distribution ceremony will take place at the University of Sahiwal on 15 October 2026, where Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will personally hand over scholarships and laptops to selected students.
Students from Sahiwal, Okara, and Pakpattan will participate in this first ceremony. Similar distribution events are planned across Punjab’s remaining divisions in the coming weeks, as confirmed by Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat.
This guide covers everything about the distribution: ceremony details, who qualifies, how the scholarship and laptop programs work, and what selected students should do next.
Table of Contents
- Distribution Ceremony Details
- Who Will Receive Scholarships & Laptops
- Honhaar Scholarship — Eligibility Summary
- CM Laptop Program — Key Details
- What to Expect at the Ceremony
- Important Notes
- FAQs
Distribution Ceremony Details
| Detail | Information |
| Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Venue | University of Sahiwal |
| Chief guest | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif |
| Districts covered | Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan |
| What is distributed | Honhaar Scholarships + Laptops |
| Next ceremonies | Remaining divisions in coming weeks |
According to Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, this is the first of several ceremonies planned across all nine divisions of Punjab during October and November 2026.
Who Will Receive Scholarships & Laptops
Only students who have already been selected on merit through the official application processes will receive scholarships and laptops at these ceremonies. This is a distribution event, not a new application opening.
If you applied for the Honhaar Scholarship, check the merit lists on the official PHEC portal. For the laptop program, check your application status on the official laptop portal. Links to both full guides are below.
Honhaar Scholarship — Eligibility Summary
The Honhaar Scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition fees for undergraduate students. Key eligibility points:
- Domicile: Valid Punjab domicile (limited quotas for AJK, GB, KP, Balochistan in some intakes)
- Enrollment: Undergraduate program at an approved public university, medical/dental college, or graduate college
- Academic merit: Typically around 70% for Science, 65% for Arts/Social Sciences, 80% for Medical/Dental
- Income limit: Family income under the intake’s ceiling (around Rs. 350,000/month for public institutions in recent cycles)
- Scale: 50,000 scholarships across 70 disciplines, 50 universities, 13 medical/dental colleges, 359 graduate colleges
For the complete eligibility criteria, required documents, and step-by-step apply guide, see our detailed Honhaar Scholarship 2026 guide.
CM Laptop Program — Key Details
The CM Punjab Laptop Program provides free laptops to eligible students on merit. If you are attending the distribution ceremony for a laptop, ensure your name is on the official merit list.
For full eligibility criteria, registration process, and merit details, see our CM Punjab Laptop Program guide.
What to Expect at the Ceremony
- Verification: Bring your original CNIC/B-Form and university enrollment proof for on-spot verification
- Timing: Arrive early — check with your institution for reporting time
- Distribution: Scholarships (fee coverage confirmation) and laptops will be handed over during the ceremony
- Documentation: Keep copies of all your application documents ready
Important Notes
- This ceremony is for already-selected students. If you have not applied or are not on the merit list, you cannot receive a scholarship or laptop at this event.
- The government has not yet disclosed the exact number of scholarships or laptops allocated to Sahiwal, Okara, and Pakpattan for this ceremony.
- Beware of fake websites or agents claiming to add your name to the distribution list for a fee. All selections are merit-based through official portals only.
- Students from other divisions should wait for their division’s ceremony announcement — do not travel to Sahiwal unless you are from the three listed districts.
FAQs
When and where is the distribution ceremony?
15 October 2026 at the University of Sahiwal.
Which students can attend?
Merit-selected students from Sahiwal, Okara, and Pakpattan districts.
Can I apply for the scholarship at the ceremony?
No. This is a distribution event for already-selected students, not a new application opening.
What should I bring to the ceremony?
Original CNIC/B-Form, university enrollment proof, and copies of your application documents.
When will other divisions get their ceremonies?
In the coming weeks during October and November 2026, as announced by the Education Minister.
Where can I check if I was selected?
Check merit lists on the official PHEC portal (honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk) for scholarships. See our detailed Honhaar guide for links and steps.
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