Nathan Jamil Scholarship

The Nathan Jamil Scholarship provides financial assistance for educational programs, camps, tutoring, special services, and other opportunities for children in the Farmington and Farmington Hills community.

The Nathan Jamil Scholarship was created in honor of longtime Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club member and friend Nathan Jamil, whose life reflected the spirit of optimism and service at the heart of the Optimist mission.

For over 20 years, Nathan was part of the Optimist Club and dedicated himself to his family, his church, St. Fabian, and the surrounding community. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Nathan was known for his infectious smile, generosity, and love of life.

His commitment to others and genuine optimism have inspired those around him. The scholarship that bears his name carries that spirit forward by creating new opportunities for children throughout the community.

The Nathan Jamil Scholarship helps children from preschool through high school participate in educational and developmental opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.

Scholarship assistance may be used for early childhood programs, special services, YMCA camps and programs, tutoring, and other educational opportunities.

Awards are based on need or merit and may provide partial or full funding depending on the circumstances of the applicant and the availability of scholarship funds.

The Nathan Jamil Scholarship is available to children from preschool through high school in the Farmington and Farmington Hills community.

Scholarships are awarded based on need or merit, and families may request assistance toward part or all of the cost of an eligible program.

Funding is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship award.

The scholarship application asks for information about the child applying, their parent or guardian, and the program or opportunity for which assistance is being requested.

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• The name of the program, camp, or service
• The cost of participating
• Why the applicant would like to participate
• What the applicant hopes to gain from the experience
• Information supporting consideration based on need or merit

Scholarship recipients may also be invited to attend a Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club meeting and share their experience with club members.

Please provide complete and accurate information so the scholarship committee can fully consider the application.

If the Nathan Jamil Scholarship could help make an educational program, camp, service, or other opportunity possible for your child, we encourage you to apply.

Complete the application with as much information as possible so the scholarship committee can properly consider your request.