The Rundgren Foundation Grants the American Indian College Fund $12,000 for Scholarships

Feb 9, 2010 | Blog

The Rundgren Foundation Grants the American Indian College Fund $12,000 for Scholarships

February 9, 2010

Denver, Colorado – The Oak Brook, Illinois-based Rundgren Foundation granted the American Indian College Fund $12,000 for scholarships for American Indian students. The American Indian College Fund supports qualified American Indian students who show academic achievement and involvement in their communities by providing the financial resources to encourage them to complete a college degree.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “We are pleased that the Rundgren Foundation is supporting American Indian students in achieving their dreams through higher education, giving them hope for a better future. Our graduates return to their communities to serve as role models and create jobs to make a difference in the lives of other American Indians.”

 

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