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The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Renew $10,000 Scholarship Grant for Nebraska Student Scholarships Through American Indian College Fund

Denver, Colo. (June 8, 2009) – The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation renewed a $10,000 grant for scholarships with the American Indian College Fund. American Indian students studying business or entrepreneurial fields at Nebraska Indian Community College are eligible for scholarships.

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 Paul and Edith Babson Foundation has been a loyal donor since 1992, helping American Indian achieve their goals of a higher education and creating hope for their futures.”

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.