The American Indian College Fund is an nonprofit organization that helps Native American students, providing them with support through scholarships and funding toward higher education. The Fund provides 5,000 annual scholarships for American Indian students and also provides support for other needs at the tribal colleges ranging from capital support to cultural preservation activities. Charity Watch rates the American Indian College Fund an "A-" grade.
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