The American Indian College Fund’s approach to eliminating financial barriers to college for Native students is featured on cardrate.com. David Bledsoe, Student Engagement and Communications Manager at the College Fund, speaks about the Full Circle Scholarship Program (accepting applications until May 31 at collegefund.org/scholarships) and career readiness programs the College Fund offers. https://www.cardrates.com/news/the-american-indian-college-fund-offers-financial-support/
College Fund Faculty Advisor, Stephen Wall, had the experience of a lifetime this summer serving as a Fulbright Specialist working with Tranby, an Aboriginal-controlled organization, in Australia. Wall explains how his work with the College Fund influenced his support of Tranby and why he hopes his story will encourage others to apply to the Fulbright Specialist Program.
To prepare for Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the American Indian College Fund will be handing out orange bandanas at the 37th Annual Friendship Powwow this weekend. Learn more about the experiences of Native boarding schools survivors and why it is important to uplift their voices for all students past, present, and future.
The College Fund is supporting six new faculty fellows from tribal colleges and universities as they pursue their master’s and doctoral degrees. Learn more about the members of the latest fellowship cohort.
