American Indian College Fund
http://www.collegefund.org
Charity Category:
Cultural & Education
Provides scholarships for American Indian college students and supports America's tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Each scholarship awarded to a tribal college student through the American Indian College Fund can mean the difference between receiving a college degree or dropping out. In 2003, the Fund distributed $4.2 million in scholarships and program support to the tribal colleges, which directly translated into more than 6,000 scholarships. Selected on the basis of academic success, financial need, and community involvement, these students are using higher education to better their lives and their tribal communities.Additionally, Campaign Sii Ha Sin, the capital campaign for the tribal colleges, distributed an additional 12.1 million to support construction on the college campuses.