Helping Create a Brighter Future
Helping Create a Brighter Future
Helping Create a Brighter Future
Enriching The Lives Of Our Youth Through Education
Nathaniel Sabir Memorial Scholarship Fund (NSMSF) Mission Statement
Supporting quality educational institutions and providing support measures to our students is crucial to their success. The NSMSF offers monetary contributions as well as educationally motivating activities to schools and students to enhance the focus on their goals to succeed.
We Have a Passion to Help
About the Namesake
Brother Nathaniel Sabir was born, raised, and educated in Philadelphia, PA. On July 13, 2002, Allah with His Infinite Mercy, called our brother back to Him. At that time, he held the position of secretary-treasurer with the Laborers’ Local 332 Union.
In addition, he was a member of the executive board of Laborers’ Local 332 and served as a delegate of the Laborers’ District Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity. Brother Sabir’s love for Islam and education led him through many endeavors to propagate support for both.
Many good deeds, from a heartfelt concern for caring for the elderly to feeding an entire homeless shelter, were attributed to Nate. He had a very kind and charitable heart and took pleasure in helping others as best he could. He strongly felt that all children should have the opportunity for quality education and be able to have a book in their hands.
Beloved Brother Nathaniel Sabir
The NSMSF, a 501(c)3 organization, has helped many students in their attempts for quality education. Annually we sponsor an essay contest designed to stimulate creative thinking among students. The event is offered to students from grades 4th through College levels.
Since the inception of the fund, over $200,000 has been awarded to educational institutions and students as incentives to help them achieve their goals. These awards were distributed regardless of race, creed, or color. Another part of our annual events presentations is a Tri-State Spelling Bee competition which has become quite popular.
Many of our youth have progressed to professional careers, including doctors, pharmacists, and teachers. Most important and admired of the services previous recipients have offered is their enthusiastic return as guest speakers and role models at our annual fundraising banquets.
Beloved Brother Nathaniel Sabir
The NSMSF, a 501(c)3 organization, has helped many students in their attempts for quality education. Annually we sponsor an essay contest designed to stimulate creative thinking among students. The event is offered to students from grades 4th through College levels.
Since the inception of the fund, over $200,000 has been awarded to educational institutions and students as incentives to help them achieve their goals. These awards were distributed regardless of race, creed, or color. Another part of our annual events presentations is a Tri-State Spelling Bee competition which has become quite popular.
Many of our youth have progressed to professional careers, including doctors, pharmacists, and teachers. Most important and admired of the services previous recipients have offered is their enthusiastic return as guest speakers and role models at our annual fundraising banquets.
2022 Essay Contest Winners
4th to 5th Grade
1st Place
Rayaan Muhaimin, Quba Institute $350
2nd Place
Saad Hayes, Home School $250
3rd Place
Jaylin Sabir, Warner Elementary School $150
6th to 8th grade
1st Place
Dhul-Qarnain Abdur-Rashid, Chester Community CS $500
2nd Place
Najah King, Edwin Fitler Academics Plus $400
3rd Place
Na’ilah Reed, Alimah Scouts $300
High school
1st Place
Amal Abdullah, Commonwealth Academy $700
2nd Place
Taron McCrae, Franklin Learning Center $600
3rd Place
Mukarramah Abdulmatin, Academy of Essential Knowledge $500
College
1st Place
James Harper ll, Moorehouse College $1000
2nd Place
Nahla Abdul Hadi, Delaware State University $800
3rd Place
Sabir Abdusshaheed, Temple University $700
Runners Up
4th to 5th Grade
Kaiden Wilson, New Medina Learning Center $75
Shamsideen Kirksey, NSA $75
Raja’i l. Williams Salahuddin, New Medina Learning Institute $75
Muhammad Rashad, NSA $75
Yusef Thomas, Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies $75
6th to 8th Grade
Samaa Abdulmatin, Commonwealth Charter Academy $150
Nafi Philpot, New Medina Learning Institute $150
Zakai’l A.Williams Salahuddin, New Medina Learning Institute $150
Jamil McCrae, Lewis C Cassidy School $150
Mateen Thomas, Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies $150
Nadir Sabir, H.B. Dupont Middle School
High School
College
Abdu-Rahman Gharbi, Muslim Youth Association $450
2022 INSTITUTION RECIPIENTS
Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies $500
Islamic Heritage Foundation $500
Muslim Youth Association $500
Alimah Scouts $300
Juwala Scouts $300
Troup Mujahideen $300
Academy of Essential Knowledge $500
The Islamic Education School $500