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The Siragusa Foundation Grants $15,000 to the American Indian College Fund

Denver, Colo. (July 9, 2009) – The Siragusa Foundation of Chicago, Illinois has announced it is granting $15,000 for general scholarships for American Indian students to the American Indian College Fund.

The grant will support qualified American Indian students by providing financial resources to encourage them to complete a college degree. With an education, students can build a better life for themselves, their families, and make valuable contributions to their communities and nation.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The Siragusa Foundation has renewed its commitment to help American Indian students who could not otherwise afford a college education achieve their dreams, then make a difference in the lives of their people. Through this generous gift, The Siragusa Foundation is creating hope.”

About the Siragusa Foundation

Established in 1950 by Ross D. Siragusa, The Siragusa Foundation is governed today by his descendants, whose support of charitable organizations reflects the founder's special interests, including the arts, education, the environment, and health and human services

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.