The American Indian College Fund is delighted at the news that Congress passed Cobell settlement, and about the creation of the $60 million Indian Education Scholarship Holding Fund. By including this provision in the settlement, the Plaintiffs in the case have reinforced the value of education in Indian Country while providing hope for a better future for many American Indian people.
Month: November 2010 Blogs
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The L.P. Brown Foundation Grants the American Indian College Fund $15,000 for Scholarships
The L.P. Brown Foundation has granted the American Indian College Fund $15,000 for scholarships. The grant will support qualified American Indian students who show academic achievement and involvement in their communities by providing financial resources to encourage them to complete a college degree. With an education, students can build a better life for themselves, their families, and make valuable contributions to their communities and nation.
The LEF Foundation Grants the American Indian College Fund $10,000 for Scholarships
The LEF Foundation has granted the American Indian College Fund $10,000 for scholarships to support qualified American Indian students who show academic achievement and involvement in their communities. With a college education, students can build a better life for themselves, their families, and make valuable contributions to their communities and nation.
Fund Employee Recounts Haskell Indian Nations University Visit
As an employee of the American Indian College Fund, I recently visited Haskell Indian Nations University. This trip reminded me of the sense of pride I get from working for the Native community and it will continuously ignite my passion for working at the Fund on a daily basis.
Cargill Supports American Indian College Fund with $100,000 Donation to Scholarship Program
American Indian College Fund has received $100,000 from Cargill to continue the Cargill Tribal College Scholarship Program for the 2010-2011 academic year. This program provides much-needed scholarship support to Native students attending the nation’s tribal colleges and universities, with particular emphasis on tribal college students who attend institutions where Cargill has a strong business presence.
