College Fund Newsroom
Find press releases, College Fund student stories, and essential information centered around our work and Native higher education.
As the largest charity supporting Native higher education for over 35 years, the American Indian College Fund believes that Education is the Answer. We provide scholarships, resources, and programs to help Native students thrive, graduate, and lead their communities into a brighter future.
Press Releases
American Indian College Fund Names Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United Tribes Technical College, its 2025-2026 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year
American Indian College Fund Names Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United Tribes Technical College, its 2025-2026 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year Denver, Colo., March 10, 2026 — Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United...
Ichigo Foundation Awards American Indian College Fund Adult Education Program
Ichigo Foundation Awards American Indian College Fund Adult Education Program Gift Will Support Justice System-Impacted Native Americans Pursuing High School Equivalency Denver, Colo., February 26, 2026 — The Ichigo Foundation has gifted the American Indian College...
Recent Blogs
American Indian College Fund Names Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United Tribes Technical College, its 2025-2026 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year
American Indian College Fund Names Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United Tribes Technical College, its 2025-2026 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year Denver, Colo., March 10, 2026 — Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United...
College Fund and TCUs In the News
Media coverage of the American Indian College Fund — stories featuring our work, our scholars, and the tribal colleges and universities we support.
Tribal Colleges Brace for Disruption as Oversight Shifts to Interior Department
Dec 4, 2025
Why We Must Fully Fund Tribal Colleges and Universities
Sep 11, 2025
Decisions About Us, Without Us: Education Dismantling Ignores Tribal Nations
Nov 24, 2025
In rural Wisconsin, proposed federal cuts rattle a tribal college
Oct 15, 2025
Campaigns and Advertising
Our latest public awareness and advocacy campaigns centered on Native scholars and tribal communities. The American Indian College Fund accepts donations of advertising time and space; please direct advertising inquiries to (303) 426-8900.
Indigenous Everyday
2025-Present
Defy the Storm
2025
Move Aside
2023
Reports
Reports highlighting the impact the American Indian College Fund and Tribal Colleges and Universities have on students and tribal communities.
Annual Report
2024-2025
Audited Financial Report
2024-2025
Native Pathways
2025
Student Biographies
Stories from our students about their unique journeys through higher education and the ways they’re shaping their futures and Tribal Nations.
Sam (Cherokee)
Princeton University
Deanna (Navajo)
Haskell Indian Nations University
Amanda (Lower Brule Sioux)
Sinte Gleska University
150,600
scholars served since 1989
$208
million of scholarship support since 1989
$13
million of non-scholarship support (internships and other programs)
6,900
scholarships awarded in 2024-25
$22.2
million in scholarships for 2024-25
2,500
first year scholars in 2024-25
34
Tribal Colleges and Universities Supported
Press Kit
Annual Report
2024-2025
Impact Report
2024-2025
FAQs
2026
Financials
2013-2026
Leadership Bios
2026
Logos
2026
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