Punjab Announces Free Laptops & Scholarships for Students – Today Big Announcement (October 2, 2025)
Punjab Announces Free Laptops & Scholarships for Students
Punjab Government’s Big Step for Students
The Punjab government has unveiled a massive education support package to empower youth with scholarships, laptops, and modern learning facilities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially launched the Hunarmand (Merit) Scholarship and Laptop Scheme Phase-II, confirming thousands of opportunities for students nationwide.
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80,000 Scholarships and 118,000 Laptops
Under this new initiative, 80,000 scholarships will be distributed next year, while 118,000 Core i7 laptops will be given to deserving students. Merit-based selection will ensure fair access for youth across Punjab as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Equal Opportunities for All Provinces
Maryam Nawaz highlighted that more than 27,000 applications had already been received from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan alone. She reassured students that favoritism or recommendations would not affect the process. The scheme is designed purely on merit to give everyone a fair chance at academic success.
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New STEAM Labs and Centers of Excellence
The Punjab government also announced the creation of 6,000 STEAM laboratories, Schools of Eminence, and new Centers of Excellence across the province. These facilities will boost Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education, ensuring that students are better prepared for future opportunities. Electric buses will also be launched in Chakwal to improve transport services.
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Maryam Nawaz Reflects on Her Journey
Speaking at the event, Maryam Nawaz shared her personal struggles, recalling her political journey since 2011, her election in 2024, and the hardships she faced, including imprisonment. She said these challenges only strengthened her resolve to invest in education, empowerment, and the youth of Punjab.
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Key Highlights of the Announcement
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80,000 Scholarships for students across Pakistan
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118,000 Laptops (Core i7) to be distributed
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6,000 STEAM labs to modernize education
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New Centers of Excellence and Schools of Eminence
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Electric buses to improve public transport in Chakwal
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Merit-based system with zero favoritism
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Quick Look – Punjab Education Scheme 2025
| Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | 80,000 students |
| Laptops Distribution | 118,000 Core i7 |
| STEAM Labs | 6,000 new labs |
| Centers of Excellence | Multiple planned |
| Schools of Eminence | Across Punjab |
| Electric Buses | To be launched in Chakwal |
| Provinces Included | Punjab, AJK, GB, Balochistan, KP |
| Selection Method | 100% Merit-based |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who is eligible for the Punjab scholarship and laptop scheme?
Only students with strong academic records, meeting merit requirements, are eligible.
Q2: Will students outside Punjab also get benefits?
Yes, students from AJK, GB, KP, and Balochistan are included.
Q3: How many laptops will be distributed in 2025?
A total of 118,000 laptops will be distributed to students.
Q4: What new educational facilities are being launched?
6,000 STEAM labs, Schools of Eminence, and Centers of Excellence will be established.
Q5: Is favoritism involved in the selection process?
No, the scheme is 100% merit-based without political recommendations.
