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The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. Donates $15,000 to American Indian College Fund
The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. has announced it is donating $15,000 to the American Indian College Fund for scholarships for American Indian students.
Wal-Mart Continues Support of American Indian College Fund with $100,000 Gift
For more than a decade, Walmart has shown their support of American Indian access to higher education with donations to the American Indian College Fund. Walmart has continued this support with a gift of $100,000 to continue the Walmart Tribal College Scholarship Program.
Tribal College Tour Inspires Walmart Partner
Ronnette Smith is the Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs – Constituent Relations for Walmart, a corporate supporter for the American Indian College Fund (the Fund). As part of her duties, Ms. Smith had the chance three years ago to attend a tribal college tour of Montana with the Fund, visiting two tribal colleges there to learn more about how Walmart support was helping to change the face of American Indian education. Little did she know that the tour would also change her.
Sara Lee Foundation Renews Scholarship Sponsorship with American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund received a grant from the Sara Lee Foundation to continue Sara Lee’s Tribal College Scholarship Program for Women for the 2011-12 academic year. This program will continue to provide scholarship support to American Indian females that attend our nation’s tribal colleges and universities and are primary residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation Grants $10,000 to American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund received a grant of $10,000 from the Illinois-based Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation for college scholarship support to American Indian students.
Naming and Claiming Intellectual Capital Increases Self-Efficacy at Tribal Colleges
“Without question, Native peoples have always believed in education and its ability to draw out inner potential to promote self-sufficient, self-confident, positive thinking and knowledgeable people with the emotional intelligence to build quality lives.” Dr. Henrietta Mann
Attention All Tribal College Alumni!
We are looking for alumni to share their stories with the American Indian College Fund. Where are you today? How did attending a tribal college make the difference in your career? Please drop us a line and let us know how you are doing at dhorwedel@collegefund.org
3 on 3 Legends Challenge to Benefit American Indian College Fund
Don’t miss an exciting chance to see the players who made the game of pro basketball hit the court to raise money for American Indian scholarships. Forty basketball legends will square off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at USC Galen Center, 3400 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California. Seats are general admission. Cost of entry is a donation to the American Indian College Fund. The event is being sponsored by Pro Player Holdings LLC and Nike.
Peierls Foundation, Inc. Grants American Indian College Fund $100,300 for Scholarships
The Peierls Foundation, Inc. has announced it is granting the American Indian College Fund (the Fund) $100,300 to support American Indian student scholarships.
Tribes demonstrate true spirit of Native giving
Cultural misunderstandings often lead to stereotypes. The phrase “Indian giver” is a perfect example of that. This slang term for someone that renegs on a gift by asking for its return after giving it is rooted in stories from early Dutch traders who came to the new world as traders and businessmen.
