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Natives Experience Culture Shock at Mainstream Colleges
Many Native students report experiencing culture shock at mainstream colleges and universities. Several institutions offer support to help guide them through the college experience, such as the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay.
The Hausman Family Charitable Trust Grants $20,000 for Scholarships
The American Indian College Fund received a $20,000 grant from the Hausman Family Charitable Trust for scholarships. Half of the grant will go to Native students studying at any tribal college and majoring in the health care fields. The second $10,000 of the grant will fund scholarships for students of any major studying at Ilisagvik College.
Finals Week Letter for Our Students
It’s finals week, the penultimate time when all of the hard work (or lack thereof) of the semester makes or breaks many students. Sometimes the long road to earning a college education can seem daunting. But like most things in life, if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. And remember–if it was easy, everyone would have done it.
College Fund Receives $85,000 Grant from Nissan
In support of American Indian students’ pursuit of higher education, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) recently granted $85,000 to the American Indian College Fund to continue the Nissan Corporate Scholars Program. The program has provided scholarship support to Native scholars attending tribal colleges and mainstream universities for more than a decade.
The Niner Foundation Grants $15,000 to American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund (the Fund) received a $15,000 grant from the Niner Foundation for scholarships for American Indian students pursuing an education at tribal colleges and universities.
Sitting Bull College Lassos the Wind
Sitting Bull College (SBC) has initiated a one-semester long, 16-credit certificate program to meet the growing need in North Dakota for skilled workers in the wind energy field. Located on the windy Great Plains of southern North Dakota, SBC is perfectly situated, according to Dr. Koreen Ressler, vice president of academics.
Young Boy Plays Santa for Native Education
Typically at this time of year, little boys and girls are penning their letters to Santa Claus about the things they hope to discover under the Christmas tree. But Samuel, a young boy from New York State, is different. Instead of hoping to receive, he is giving to those in need.
2010 American Indian Elders Dinner A Success
The Fund served up a feast for Native elders, including roast buffalo, green beans, mashed potatoes, fry bread, and posole. Traditional Native entertainment included Native flute, drumming and singing, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who distributed goodie bags and hams to the crowd. Drawings were also held for a variety of door prizes.
The Agua Fund Grants $10,000 to American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund (the Fund) received a $10,000 grant from the Agua Fund for scholarships for students who are members of Ute tribes pursuing an education at tribal colleges and universities.
APS Foundation Grants $100,000 for Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program
The American Indian College Fund received a grant of $100,000 from the APS Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Arizona Public Service, a leading producer of electric power in the southwest.
