Consulate General of Pakistan

Holidays observed by Consulate General of Pakistan Houston

Receiving Documents
Monday Thru Friday
09:30 am to 12:30 pm

Pickup Documents
03:30 pm to 05:00 pm

We only accept cashier's check or money order as form of payment.

Jinnah Excellence Scholarship

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston has launched "Jinnah Excellence Scholarship" to recognize achievements of Houston-based young students of Pakistani origin in academics. The students of Pakistani origin are invited to apply for this scholarship. There will be six scholarships of $500 each every year for the outstanding achievement in Grade 12 with confirmation, that student is enrolled in College/University.

The scholarships have been further expanded with the generous sponsorship of following community members bringing total of scholarships to thirteen:

Mr. Shahid Abbasi: Tahira Khatoon Abbasi Scholarship
Mr. Sakhi Muhammad: Smart Choice Auto Scholarship
Sponsor wishes to remain anonymous: Iqbal Scholarship
Mr. Ghulam Bombaywala: Ms. Zeenat Usman Bombaywala Scholarship
Mr. Shahzad Bashir: Ms. Kaniz Fatima Quraishi Scholarship
Mr. Shahzad Bashir: Mr. Abid Hussain Qureshi Scholarship
Dr. Mukarram A. Baig Scholarship

The Consulate General must receive applications by the deadline of 15 November 2011. An independent committee of judges will pick up the winners and the awards will be given on 2 December 2011.

To apply for "Jinnah Excellence Scholarship" please fill out the form below.

Jinnah Excellence Award (Academic)
Category: Outstanding Academic Achievement
Sponsor: Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston, Texas
Objective: To recognize and support capable students in their academic pursuits.
Participant Students: Grade 12
Monetary Award: 13 scholarships of $ 500 each for any Graduating Student
Criteria: Any Grade 12 student studying in a Public Secondary School of Greater Houston. Students with high academic record and as well as special financial needs would be considered for this award in consultation with respective Principals. Please attach recommendation letter from Principal of your School along with detailed mark sheet. The awards would be presented on 02 December 2011 in an event in the Consulate.

Jinnah Award Application Form

Documents required to be submitted with Jinnah Award Application Form

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Recommendation from either the principal or a counsellor of the school

*= Required Field.


First Name: *

Last Name: *

Phone Number : *

Name of High School from which you graduated from: *

Expected date of graduation: *

Address 1: *

Address 2:

City / State: *

Zip Code: *

Write few lines about your plans for future studies/career and how you can help in promoting understanding of Pakistan in US: *
You may like to touch upon following issues as well:
What do you know about Jinnah?

What are some of the most serious issues that the Pakistanis and Muslim American community faces in the USA?

How should Pakistani Americans relate with Pakistan?

How can Pakistani Americans become an effective and dynamic part of the American pluralism?

What is the most effective way to counter "Islamophobia"?



Express Mail If application is submitted through mail, self addressed pre-paid envelope is mandatory for the return of documents. The Consulate recommends the use of Express Mail for all deliveries. Please use the flat rate envelop. Do not use Metered stamps. The Consulate does not accept any other form of return envelope. Click here for US Postal Services. Consulate will not be responsible for loss of documents in the mail. *Note: The application and all the other materials submitted for Jinnah Scholarships will become the property of the Pakistan Consulate of Houston. Names and the accomplishments of the scholarship winners may be released to the public.