The Niner Foundation Grants $15,000 to American Indian College Fund

Dec 16, 2010 | Blog

The Niner Foundation Grants $15,000 to American Indian College Fund

December 16, 2010

December 16, 2010, Denver, Colo.—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.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the Fund said, “The Niner Foundation is helping American Indian students go to college. Higher education creates hope for a better future for our students, their families, and their communities. We are grateful to the Niner Foundation for their continued support.”

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