The Siragusa Foundation Grants The Fund $15,000 for Student Scholarships

Aug 2, 2010 | Blog

The Siragusa Foundation Grants The Fund $15,000 for Student Scholarships

August 2, 2010

Denver, Colorado –The Siragusa Foundation of Chicago, Illinois has announced it is renewing a grant of $15,000 for general scholarships for American Indian students to the American Indian College Fund.

The grant will support qualified American Indian students by providing financial resources to encourage them to complete a college degree. With an education, students can build a better life for themselves, their families, and make valuable contributions to their communities and nation.

Irene Phelps, president of The Siragusa Foundation, said, “The Siragusa Foundation is proud of its partnership with the American Indian College Fund, which provides meaningful and valuable financial support to students with otherwise limited means. An education has the power to exponentially transform not only an individual student, but whole families and entire communities.”

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The Siragusa Foundation’s continued commitment to help American Indian students achieve a college education who could not otherwise afford one is a lifeline for our scholarship recipients. A college education makes a difference in the lives of our students, their families, and communities. Through this generous gift, The Siragusa Foundation continues to create hope where it is greatly needed.”

About The Siragusa Foundation
Established in 1950 by Ross D. Siragusa, The Siragusa Foundation is governed today by his descendants, whose support of charitable organizations reflects the founder’s special interests, including the arts, education, the environment, and health and human services.

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