We are continuing to take scholarship applications at aicf.nmcstaging.com for fall semester 2011. Deadline for special scholarships is May 31, 2011. For more details about the numerous scholarships we have available, check out our website.
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Travelers Foundation Grants $50,000 to Continue Scholarship Program
The American Indian College Fund received a $50,000 grant from the Travelers Foundation, the charitable arm of The Travelers Companies, Inc., to continue the Travelers Foundation Tribal College Scholarship Program for the 2011-12 academic year.
Pendleton Woolen Mills Continues Support with More Than $100,000 to the Fund
Since 1995, Pendleton Woolen Mill’s support of the American Indian College Fund (the Fund) has helped more than 400 students pursue their dreams of obtaining a college degree. Pendleton has continued its longstanding support by granting two gifts to the Fund. Pendleton’s first gift of $15,514.83 is from royalties generated from sales from a blanket line designed exclusively for the Fund.
Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon Grants $3,000 to The Fund
The American Indian College Fund (the Fund) received a $3,000 donation from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, the charitable giving arm of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon.
The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. Donates $15,000 to American Indian College Fund
The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. has announced it is donating $15,000 to the American Indian College Fund for scholarships for American Indian students.
Wal-Mart Continues Support of American Indian College Fund with $100,000 Gift
For more than a decade, Walmart has shown their support of American Indian access to higher education with donations to the American Indian College Fund. Walmart has continued this support with a gift of $100,000 to continue the Walmart Tribal College Scholarship Program.
Tribal College Tour Inspires Walmart Partner
Ronnette Smith is the Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs – Constituent Relations for Walmart, a corporate supporter for the American Indian College Fund (the Fund). As part of her duties, Ms. Smith had the chance three years ago to attend a tribal college tour of Montana with the Fund, visiting two tribal colleges there to learn more about how Walmart support was helping to change the face of American Indian education. Little did she know that the tour would also change her.
3 on 3 Legends Challenge to Benefit American Indian College Fund
Don’t miss an exciting chance to see the players who made the game of pro basketball hit the court to raise money for American Indian scholarships. Forty basketball legends will square off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at USC Galen Center, 3400 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California. Seats are general admission. Cost of entry is a donation to the American Indian College Fund. The event is being sponsored by Pro Player Holdings LLC and Nike.
Tribes demonstrate true spirit of Native giving
Cultural misunderstandings often lead to stereotypes. The phrase “Indian giver” is a perfect example of that. This slang term for someone that renegs on a gift by asking for its return after giving it is rooted in stories from early Dutch traders who came to the new world as traders and businessmen.
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Renews Commitment with $10,000 Gift
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation has renewed a grant to the American Indian College Fund (the Fund) for $10,000 for scholarships for American Indian students. The amount will be disbursed equally to students attending Montana’s seven tribal colleges.
