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The L.P. Brown Foundation Grants the American Indian College Fund $10,000 for Scholarships

Denver, Colo. (Nov. 1, 2009) – The L.P. Brown Foundation has granted the American Indian College Fund $10,000 grant for scholarships for American Indian students. The foundation, which has supported the Fund since 2003, has provided the grant to support qualified American Indian students who show academic achievement and involvement in their communities by providing financial resources to encourage them to complete a college degree.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The L.P. Brown Foundation is a long-time supporter of American Indian education, and we are delighted to have them supporting our mission. Through their continued generosity, American Indian students will have the opportunity to achieve a higher education, giving them hope for a better future. Our graduates return to their communities to serve as role models and create jobs to make a difference in the lives of other American Indians.

About the American Indian College Fund

With its credo “Educating the Mind and Spirit,” the Denver-based American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest provider of private scholarships for American Indian students, providing more than 5,000 scholarships annually for students seeking to better their lives and communities through education at the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities. For more information about the American Indian College Fund or to make a donation, visit www.collegefund.org.