The American Indian College Fund received a grant of $10,000 from the Illinois-based Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation for college scholarship support to American Indian students. “The generosity of the Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation is helping Native students earn college degrees while also giving hope to their families, communities, and Indian Country,” said Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund.
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The Bennett Family Foundation Grants $20,000 to American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund received a $20,000 renewal grant from the Bennett Family Foundation for scholarships for American Indian students.
Thomas C. and Lois L. Sando Foundation Grants $15,000 to American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund received a $15,000 grant from the Aspen-based Thomas C. and Lois L. Sando Foundation for scholarships for students pursuing college degrees. The foundation has been a supporter of the Fund for nearly 20 years.
Minnesota Shakopee Tribe Donates $585,000 to Matching Grant
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) of Minnesota donated $585,000 to the American Indian College Fund (the Fund), helping it to meet a three-year challenge grant from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation (JSF) in a record six months.
UPS Foundation Grants $150,000 to American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund received $150,000 from The UPS Foundation to continue the UPS Foundation Tribal College Scholarship Program. For 14 years, the program has been providing scholarship support to students attending the nation’s tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).
University of Colorado Lauds Richard B. Williams for Distinguished Service to Native Community
Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, was given the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Colorado Board of Regents in recognition of his dedicated service to American Indian students and their communities.
American Indian College Fund Receives $5,000 Grant from Master Key Consulting
Master Key Consulting, a leader in grants management support, software testing, and technology systems training, granted $5,000 to the American Indian College Fund towards the Master Key Consulting Tribal College Endowed Scholarship Program.
Ford Motor Company Fund Awards $50,000
Ford Motor Company Fund has granted $50,000 to the American Indian College Fund for the Ford Motor Company Blue Oval Scholars Program for 2011-12 for Native American students attending tribal colleges and mainstream universities.
Why Preserve Native Cultures?
Although November is Native American Heritage Month, for the American Indian College Fund, our tribal colleges, and our students, we celebrate Native heritage every day of the year. This is because our students and communities know what it means to be without Native culture, heritage, and language–because it was once U.S. government policy to assimilate American Indians, and eradicate these priceless facets of heritage. As a result, generations of American Indians were denied their birthright.
Coca-Cola Foundation Grants $250,000 to Continue Support for First Generation Scholars
The Coca-Cola Foundation is continuing its support of first-generation Native American scholars through a generous donation of $250,000 to the American Indian College Fund. The Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation Tribal Scholarship Program will continue to increase access to higher education and leadership development opportunities for tribal college students that are the first in their families to attend college. At least one scholar at each of the accredited tribal colleges is selected to be a Coca-Cola scholar.
