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Press Releases
The American Indian College Fund Announces 2023-24 Student Ambassadors
The American Indian College Fund named 11 Native students to the 2023-24 cohort of its Student Ambassador Program. Students named to the program are trained in leadership and communications skills to create greater visibility of Native Americans and generate an understanding of the importance of their diverse cultures.
American Indian College Fund Faculty Fellowships Develop Teaching and Research Expertise at Tribal Colleges and Universities
The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) awarded fellowships totaling $213,500 to 12 tribal college and university (TCU) faculty and staff in the spring of 2023. These fellowships support faculty pursuing graduate credits, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The College Fund’s faculty fellowship programs are creating greater education expertise in Indian Country, while building the academic and intellectual capacity of the 35 tribal colleges and universities it supports.
In Memoriam: Dr. Verna Fowler
With deep sadness, we share the news of the passing of our friend, advocate, leader, and teacher, Dr. Verna Fowler, the founding President of the College of Menominee Nation (CMN).
College Fund in the News
Higher Education Leaders Respond To Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
Barack Obama says affirmative action ‘allowed generations of students like Michelle and me to prove we belonged’
Native Bidaské (Spotlight): Emily White Hat Speaks About College Fund’s New Teacher Education Program
United Health Foundation working to diversify the health workforce
Ask Amy Names American Indian College Fund a Charity of Choice for Second Year
iHeart Radio Interview with Cheryl Crazy Bull – We Can Do This
Featured News
National Native Scholarship Providers Statement on Affirmative Action
The four organizations that comprise the National Native Scholarships Providers (the American Indian College Fund, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, the Cobell Scholarship Program administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., and Native Forward Scholars Fund) are disheartened by the June 29th Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and the potential impact it may have on our scholars.
scholarships distributed in 2021-22
million in scholarships for 2020-21
million in direct student support in 2020-21
%
first generation college students
million awarded since 1989
College Fund Reports
Student Impact Report 2020-2021
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Student Biographies
Jasmine (Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin)
Jasmine earned her Bachelor’s degree in public administration from the College of the Menominee Nation last May and began her studies at the University of Michigan Law School this fall where she will focus on environmental and constitutional law.
Samantha (Wampanoag Tribe)
Samantha is pursuing a degree in law from Harvard Law School and hopes dedicate her career to fighting for justice on behalf of Native people, who have historically lacked adequate representation.
Jerald (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate)
Jerald is helping members of his tribe and community heal from generational trauma through mental health and substance abuse counseling. He believes his past struggles will help him offer better care to those in need.
Jamie (Muscogee [Creek] Nation)
Jamie is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in biology from the College of Muscogee Nation and hopes to educate her people on the importance of local, sustainable agriculture and stewarding a healthy relationship with the environment.
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