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Target Corporation Establishes $20,000 Scholarship Program With American Indian College Fund
DENVER, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Target Corporation announced its commitment to American Indian education with a $20,000 scholarship grant to the American Indian College Fund.
The 2009 Target Tribal College Scholarship program will provide scholarships to American Indian students attending tribal colleges in states where Target has an established business presence. American Indian students attending tribal colleges in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin are eligible to apply. Other criteria for consideration include student financial need and academic achievement.
Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, "We are honored that Target has committed to American Indian education and changing lives and communities in Indian country through its gift of scholarships to tribal college students. Our nation's 32 accredited tribal colleges afford American Indian students a quality education where they can study their Native languages and traditions alongside traditional academic subjects, preserving their culture and identity while preparing for a professional career."
"At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve," said Laysha Ward, President, Community Relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with the American Indian College Fund through the Target Tribal College Scholarship Program as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."
The American Indian College Fund supports qualified American Indian scholars by providing financial support to encourage students to remain in college and complete a college degree and build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
About the AmericanIndianCollege 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 for students seeking to better their lives and communities through education at the nation's 32 accredited tribal colleges and universities. For more information about the American Indian College Fund or to make a donation, visit www.collegefund.org.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at more than 1,600 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.