Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has distributed laptops and Honhaar scholarship cheques among students from Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin. The ceremony took place at the University of Rasul.
The initiative aims to support students in their education and improve access to digital learning resources. Under the CM Scheme, thousands of students from universities and colleges across both districts received laptops.
A total of 5,531 students from Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin benefited from the CM Laptop Scheme. The University of Gujrat recorded the highest number of laptop recipients, with 2,406 students.
The University of Rasul provided laptops to 521 students. Meanwhile, 173 students from the University of Chenab received laptops under the initiative. Another 87 students from the University of Science and Technology benefited from the scheme.
Air University’s Kharian campus also received laptops for 80 students. In addition, 39 students from Nawaz Sharif Medical College received devices.
The programme extended support to students enrolled in other educational institutions. A total of 2,021 students from 21 colleges received laptops under the CM Scheme.
Furthermore, 204 female students from four nursing colleges also benefited from the laptop distribution programme. The initiative covers students from different academic backgrounds and institutions.
Honhaar Scholarship Programme Supports Students
Alongside laptop distribution, the Punjab government awarded scholarships through the Honhaar Scholarship Programme. The initiative provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education.
At the University of Gujrat, 1,055 students received Honhaar scholarships. Another 51 students from the University of Chenab also benefited from the programme.
In addition, 610 students from 18 colleges received scholarship support. These awards aim to help students continue their education and manage academic expenses.
Students from Mandi Bahauddin also received scholarships under the initiative. A total of 50 students from the public university were awarded scholarships.
Another 38 students from private and federal universities received financial assistance. Meanwhile, 15 students from the medical college benefited from the programme.
The government also awarded scholarships to 368 students from other colleges in Mandi Bahauddin. These allocations extend educational support to students enrolled in various institutions.
Punjab Plans 50,000 Scholarships This Year
The Punjab government plans to award 50,000 scholarships across 70 academic disciplines this year. The initiative is intended to support students pursuing different fields of study.
The province has also allocated 5,069 scholarships for students from other provinces. This provision extends the scholarship programme beyond Punjab’s local student population.
The laptop scheme and scholarship initiatives form part of the provincial government’s efforts to support education. Laptops provide students with access to digital resources for research, assignments, and online learning.
Meanwhile, scholarships can help reduce the financial pressure associated with higher education. Together, these programmes offer academic and financial support to students across universities and colleges.
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The latest distribution ceremony highlights the government’s continued focus on educational assistance. Further implementation will determine how many students benefit from these initiatives throughout the year.
