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Thomas C. and Lois L. Sando Foundation Grants $15,000 to American Indian College Fund

January 20, 2010, Denver, Colo.— The American Indian College Fund (the Fund) received a $15,000 grant from the Aspen-based Thomas C. and Lois L. Sando Foundation for scholarships for students pursuing degrees in science or related science fields. The foundation has been a supporter of the Fund for 17 years.

Lois Sando said, “After visiting the tribal colleges and meeting students and seeing firsthand the positive impact that a scholarship makes in their lives, we contribute and will continue to contribute to the American Indian College Fund. The scholarships students receive allow them to attend tribal colleges, which provide an education in typical subjects while also enhancing the students’ understanding of their rich cultural heritage.”

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The generosity of The Thomas C. and Lois L. Sando Foundation helps American Indian students achieve a higher education in the science fields. There is a dearth of American Indians in the sciences, and this generous gift will help American Indian students make contributions in the sciences.”

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 6,000 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.