The Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation Grants
the American Indian College Fund $10,000 for Scholarships

Denver, Colorado – August 6, 2009 – The Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation has granted the American Indian College Fund $10,000 for scholarships for American Indian students. This grant will 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. With an education, students can build a better life for themselves, their families, and make valuable contributions to their communities and nation.

The foundation, which was established in 2003, has been a committed donor to the Fund since 2005, and has increased the size of its gift.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The generosity of The Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation helps American Indian students achieve a higher education, giving them greater hope for a better future. Our graduates return to their communities to help their people, making a difference in the lives of other American Indians. The Nancy Allison Perkins foundation is not only giving the gift of hope to the students who receive scholarships from this gift, but to entire communities in Indian Country.”

With its credo “Educating the Mind and Spirit,” the Fund is the nation’s largest provider of private scholarships for American Indian students, providing 5,000 scholarships annually for students seeking to better their lives and communities through education.  For more information about American Indian College Fund please visit www.collegefund.org