The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, currently is promoting students significantly under the umbrella of the Honhaar Scholarship Program. It was, however initiated by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to help meritorious and talented students overcome financial barriers in acquiring higher studies. Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, Chairman of the Admission Committee and Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at IUB, while visiting the Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus of the university on October 15, 2024, highlighted this scholarship. The plan of an information desk for the Honhaar Scholarship at IUB is meant to help out students throughout the course of application and to ensure that every possible support measure be given towards achieving any personal development goal related to academics.
Promotion of the Honhaar Scholarship Program
By giving this scholarship to the students, Honhaar Scholarship Program may eventually eradicate financial problems for some meritorious students from Punjab. IUB, being a major university in the region, is heavily and seriously propagating this scholarship among the qualified students. According to Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, “IUB launched a big campaign to make it more clearly known to the students that they are available to benefit from the Honhaar Scholarship and how to apply for it.”. Utilizing the resources and networks of the university, IUB promotes this opportunity and makes it accessible to all students regardless of background; thus, applications are not hindered by any barriers. For further promotion, workshops, seminars, and one-on-one counseling is also done by them in aid of proper orientation with respect to requirements and eventually smooth application procedures.
Directorial Aid from Directorate of Financial Assistants
The Directorate of Financial Assistants at IUB is committed to guiding students through the Honhaar Scholarship application process. According to Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, ” the directorate is providing all-inclusive support so that the deserving ones may apply for scholarship without facing any difficulty in this course of action.” This includes helping students fill out the application forms, gathering necessary documents, and meeting the eligibility criteria. Director of Financial Assistants, Prof. Dr. Areeba Khan briefed newly enrolled students on the step-wise process applied while filing for the Honhaar Scholarship. The efforts of the directorate are toward ensuring that all students who deserve such can generate maximum applications that are not limited by such financial barriers towards fulfilling their education.
Application Procedure Briefing
During his visit, Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal attended a briefing session presented by Prof. Dr. Areeba Khan in which deliberations were made right from the beginning to end regarding how the application for the award of the Honhaar Scholarship is prepared and what all information do the students get regarding eligibility criteria, required documents, and important deadlines from Prof. Dr. Areeba Khan, so that the authentic and complete application increases their chances of selection for the award. She also mentioned the support services that one can access at the information desk where one can walk in and seek answers on any question or issue that may arise during the application process. Such a comprehensive briefing improves the readiness and confidence of students during their applications and therefore improves chances of winning.
More Students Apply through Different Faculties
IUB reaches out to all faculties to encourage an increasing number of students. Prof Dr Jawad Iqbal said, The faculties would be involved in marketing the scholarship and hopefully finding potential recipients within the departments. The strategy that this university uses in helping to discover and develop potential students in its programs who require the Honhaar Scholarship is collaboration with the faculty. This will increase the number of applications and dispense the scholarship widely among students with varied backgrounds and wide disciplines, thereby diversifying the environment of students.
Positive Impact on Student Enrollment
The Honhaar Scholarship Program is expected to increase the number of students applying to IUB, especially from those belonging to South Punjab. Scholarship offers will eliminate all financial barriers that might otherwise have disqualified the worthy student from enjoying high-quality education. As Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal opines, “this shall help them achieve their desired goals regarding lifting quality education for students which will, in turn enable them to pursue professional activities which are in their keen interest.”. At IUB, this will increase the enrollment of deserving students and result in greater academic diversity and excellence, making it a more vibrant and dynamic place, too. The scholarship program also supports the broader goal of regional development through empowering youths to contribute effectively in society.
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Conclusion
Establishment of information desk for Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Honhaar Scholarship Program at Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus of Islamia University of Bahawalpur is a critical step forward to help the needy students of Punjab. It will not only remove economic barriers but also open avenues for meritorious students to acquire higher education at IUB through the Honhaar Scholarship Program, which also includes comprehensive guidance through the Directorate of Financial Assistants across faculties. More students will be able to pursue their educational endeavors and contribute constructively to society due to the sustained efforts of IUB and the government of Punjab.