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The George and Fay Young Foundation Grants $25,000 to American Indian College Fund for Scholarships

Denver, Colo. (Dec. 2, 2009) – The George and Fay Young Foundation has granted the American Indian College Fund $25,000 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.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The generosity of The George and Fay Young Foundation will help American Indian students earn a higher education. Graduates go on to help others in their community as teachers, health care workers, entrepreneurs, and more, serving as role models, leaders, and change-agents. In 20 years the American Indian College Fund has seen the transformative power of education in the lives of Native people and in Native communities. We are grateful that despite hard economic times impacting the nation, The George and Fay Young Foundation’s has shown great generosity in renewing its commitment to American Indian education.”

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.