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The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Renews $10,000 Grant to American Indian College Fund for Nebraska Student Scholarships

Denver, Colorado – June 2, 2010 –The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation renewed a $10,000 grant to provide Native student scholarships through the American Indian College Fund. The grant will support qualified American Indian students by providing financial resources to students studying business or entrepreneurial fields at Nebraska Indian Community College.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation has been a loyal donor for 18 years, helping American Indian achieve their goals of a higher education and creating hope for their futures. Through their dedication, they have made the difference in many students’ lives, ensuring that people who might not otherwise have the chance to pursue a college degree can do so.”

About The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation

The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation provides opportunities for the people of Greater Boston by awarding grants for activities in entrepreneurship and economic development; culture, education and leadership development; and environment and community-building.

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.