The Jana Foundation Grants $10,000 to American Indian College Fund

Dec 1, 2010 | Blog

The Jana Foundation Grants $10,000 to American Indian College Fund

December 1, 2010

December 1, 2010, Denver, Colo.—The American Indian College Fund received a $10,000 grant from the New York-based Jana Foundation for scholarships for American Indian students pursuing an education at tribal colleges and universities.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the Fund, said, “The generosity of The Jana Foundation will help American Indian students achieve a college education, helping them to create better lives for themselves and their families. We are grateful to The Jana Foundation for their continued support.”

About the American Indian College Fund
With its credo “Educating the Mind and Spirit,” the Fund is the nation’s largest provider of private scholarships for American Indian students, providing more than 6,000 scholarships annually for students seeking to better their lives and communities through education. The American Indian College Fund also supports the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities. For more information about American Indian College Fund please visit aicf.nmcstaging.com.

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