AnnuAl RepoRt2007-2008

The American Indian Graduate Center is the oldest and largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding American Indian and Native

Alaska students pursuing undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in

all fields of study

American Indian Graduate Center, Inc.4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1-B Albuquerque, NM 87109

Ph. (505) 881-4584 Fax: (505) 884-0427AIGC’s web site, www.aigcs.org, serves as an interactive resource for individuals

wishing to know more about programs, services and funding opportunities

Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDAlbuquerque,NMPermit NO. 1312

American Indian Graduate Center Board of Directors

President: Elizabeth Rodke Washburn (Chickasaw)Vice President: David Mahooty (Zuni Pueblo)

Secretary: Joann Sebastian Morris (Cayuga/Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe)Treasurer: Melanie P. Fritzsche (Laguna Pueblo)

Members at Large• Dee Ann DeRoin (Ioway Tribe of Kansas) • Kathryn W. Shanley (Nakota [Assiniboine])

• Grayson B. Noley (Choctaw) • Michael E. Bird (Santo Domingo Pueblo / San Juan Pueblo)• Rose Graham (Navajo)

Join us in 2009 as wecelebrate AIGC’s

40th Anniversary.

Giving opportunities There are many ways to give to AIGC and we encourage you to visit the web site for donor information www.aigcs.org.

You can make a donation online or contact the office directly at (505) 881-4584. To mail your donation, please send to: AIGC,4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1B, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

Corporate and event sponsorships and in-kind donations may be coordinated with the AIGC development office by calling (505) 881-4584.

In 1969, Bob Bennett, an Oneida from Wisconsin, Director of the American Indian Law Center and the second Native American Commissioner of Indian Affairs, asked the Director of the New Mexico Commission on Indian Affairs to help him create a national Indian scholarship program. Education and Indian rights pioneer, John Rainer, from Taos Pueblo, agreed to take on the challenge. In addition to recognizing the need to educate Native Americans and Alaska Natives to manage the growth and development that was impending in tribal communities, John Rainer was aware that it was a critical time to introduce Indian culture, philosophies and agendas into mainstream education and so, with financial backing from the William F. Donner Foundation, he founded American Indian Scholarships, Inc., an organization committed to assisting Native American and Alaska Native graduate students attain higher education degrees, utilizing graduate education grants and services.

In 1989, American Indian Scholarships, Inc. changed its name to the American Indian Graduate Center. AIGC is the largest, national, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the revitalization of Indian country through higher education and leadership development. The American Indian Graduate Center assists Native American youth and adults pursuing undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in all fields of study, at all accredited institutions of higher learning. In 2001, the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars was created as the American Indian/Alaska Native partner to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMSP). Each year, 150 incoming freshmen are selected as Gates Millennium Scholars and join the ranks of continuing student recipients who are pursuing undergraduate degrees, funding a total of 750 undergraduate students. GMSP recipients may renew their awards yearly until graduation and may receive support for graduate studies in certain disciplines.

Scholarships AnD Fellowships Special Higher education program (SHep) Fellowships:

Administered by AGIC under an agreement with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), these awards are

offered to American Indian and Alaska Natives who are enrolled full-time in nationally accredited graduate

degree programs in all fields of study. Applications must be submitted to AIGC by June 1, each year.

BIe loan for Service Awards: A loan program for students meeting the eligibility

requirements stated above, this program offers loans to graduate students, with an option to repay the loan

throught employment with a federal or tribal entity that provides products or services to American Indians

and Native communities.

Accenture American Indian Scholarship Fund: Created to help strengthen key relationships between Accenture and tribal businesses and communities, the scholarship is offered to Native American students pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in high technology fields of business, math and science and demonstrate Accenture’s high standards of performance and achievement.

Wells Fargo Scholarship: Funded by Well’s Fargo Foundation, scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in financial industries. Internship opportunities are an integral part of the scholarship program.

History

Dear Friends of AIGC,

In 2009, AIGC will celebrate 40 years of building, promoting and honoring self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership.

During our 40th anniversary, we will be reaching out to you, our alumni, partners and supporters, to help us raise awareness about the tremendous opportunities AIGC has to offer. Additionally, we will be launching a fundraising appeal, so that these opportunities may remain available to our Native students for years to come. AIGC prides itself on maintaining a very low administrative cost and over 96% of every contribution goes directly to scholarships and student services. We view this careful management of our resources as just one way to meet our goal: to improve the cultural and economic well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives, individually and tribally, through graduate education.

We truly look forward to celebrating AIGC’s 40th anniversary with you, the friends and supporters who have brought us to this point!

Elizabeth Rodke Washburn (Chickasaw)President, AIGC Board of DirectorsSam Deloria (Standing Rock Sioux)Director, AIGC

endowed Scholarships(Awarded subject to availability of funds)

Gerald peet Fellowship: Priority to medical students - 2 year work/service pledge.

Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Fellowship: Graduate fellowship for students seeking advanced degrees in environmental studies or public health.

Jeanette elmer Scholarship: Awarded to members of Wisconsin, New Mexico or Arizona tribes. Preferred field of study - library science.

John Rainer Fellowship: To honor AIGC founder, John Rainer, each year one male and one female receive a one-time $1000 award in recognition of outstanding leadership.

Katrin lamon Fund: For Native American graduate students majoring in literature, journalism, communications or a related field.

Ruth Muskrat Bronson Fellowship: Priority to nursing or health-related fields.

Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce Fellowship: Fellowship for students pursuing medical fields.

Dr. George Blue Spruce Fellowship: Funding American Indian & Alaska Native dental students.

“Thank you for your donation. It has

helped me and my family out greatly while attending

law school.”

-Sheldon Spotted Elk,Northern Cheyenne

J.D. 2010

total Revenue for FY 2007-2008$10,848,358

77.2% Gates Contributions21.2% Federal Funds2.6% Public Contributions<1.0>% Investment Income

Funds Distribution FY 2007-2008$9,877,87569.6% Gates Millenium Scholarship

18.1% Graduate Fellowships

3.2% Recruitment & Selection

3.2 % Management & Fundraising

1.3% Private Scholarships

4.6% Student Program Services

outreach & Service AreaAIGC is a national organization headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It serves American Indian and Alaska Native students throughout the country. AIGC is the oldest and largest national provider of scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students. Since its founding in 1969, AIGC has awarded more than 15,000 scholarships totalling over $44 million to graduate students in all fields of study.

The average unmet need of each AIGC fellow is $19, 680 annually, while the average loan for an AIGC fellow is $11,000 annually and the average AIGC award is just $3,300, based on funds provided to us by the Bureau of Indian Education. The projected debt for Native students who complete a graduate or professional degree is so staggering that we are losing a significant number of incredibly bright, talented students with promising futures because the financial resources are simply not available.

Our fellowship programs exist to lessen the loan burden that Native students incur in the pursuit of graduate education and, in many cases, the AIGC fellowship award is the determining factor in a student’s decision to pursue an advanced degree. We continue to seek new sources of support so that we can more fully meet the financial needs of our students.

* Financial information is from audited consolidated financial statement of AIGC & AIGC Scholars for the year ended June 30, 2008. Additional

information is available on request.

Special thanks to our Generous Donors

v Rev. Judy K. Sessions v Ms. Alison Mitchell v Ms. Carol Metcalf-Gardipe v Ms. Charmayne A. Champion-Shaw

v Ms. Crystal Martin v Ms. Darcy J. Gerrard v Ms. Darlene L. Hart v Ms. Deborah J. Rennels v Ms. Deloris Ferguson

v Ms. Elizabeth A. Nedrow v Ms. Elizabeth R. Washburn v Ms. Fay F. Davis v Ms. Georgette Gettel v Ms. Hester M. Dillon

v Ms. Jana M. Turvey v Ms. Janice C. Warner v Ms. Joan V. Currier v Ms. Joanne C. Barreno v Ms. Katherine W. Shanley

v Ms. Kathryn A. Worley v Ms. Kelli M. Wann v Ms. Kristi Williams v Ms. L. Stephine Poston v Ms. Lori A. Watkins

v Ms. Lori Lauriano v Ms. Marilyn J. Malina v Ms. Marlana Thies v Ms. Marlene Begay v Ms. Mary G. Ross v Ms. Melissa Wyers

v Ms. Melody L. McCoy v Ms. Monica Deherrera-Pardo v Ms. Nichole Wheeler v Ms. Shelley G. Hanson v Ms. Rachelle Petrovic

v Ms. Treca Walker v Ms. Trudy Griffin-Pierce v Ms. Virginia R. Yazzie-Ashley v Ms. Wilma J. Roach v Ms. Wynona E. Bradwell

v Dr. Andrew McCoy v Dr. Dave L. Smith v Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin v Dr. Galen P. Darrough v Dr. Grayson B. Noley v Dr. Hazel V. Muhlenbruch

v Dr. Helen M. Scheirbeck v Dr. Michael Treblin v Dr. Patti J. Pitcock v Dr. Paula Botstein v Dr. Sandi L. Otipoby v Dr. Victoria Stevens

v Mr. Aaron Jones v Mr. Ben I. Dussan v Mr. Benny Shendo, Jr. v Mr. Brad Mallett v Mr. Carl B. Rogers v Mr. Curtis J. Norvell

v Mr. D. Rhodes Schroeder v Mr. Dale A. Miller v Mr. David Bradwell v Mr. David Mahooty v Mr. Donald P. McMillan

v Mr. Emil R. Annunziato v Mr. Ethan D. Alyea, Jr. v Mr. Farzin Avval v Mr. Gene L. Morton v Mr. George H. Munger v Mr. J. Stephen Bona

v Mr. James Seabolt v Mr. Jim Winzenburg v Mr. John E. Echohawk v Mr. John H. Myers III v Mr. Kevin Gover

v Mr. Kevin R. Bolen-Johnson v Mr. Kyle B. Haskins v Mr. Larry A. Ginsberg v Mr. Loren L. Booda v Mr. Mahmoud Yasin

v Mr. Martin C. Ritter v Mr. Michael Hartman v Mr. Nathan Rees v Mr. Peter Mantos v Mr. Ralph D. Samuelson v Mr. Raymond Lightstone

v Mr. Rodney Sumner v Mr. Simental R. Francisco v Mr. T. Lance Jackson v Mr. T. Parker Sando v Mr. Theodore Isham

v Mr. Theodore Jojola v Mr. Tim LaFrance v Mr. Timothy J. Chavez v Mr. Tommy W. Hull v Mr. Wilbur Green v Mr. William H. Hays

v Mr. William Myers

Corporate Donors

v Accenture v Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation v J Curry Electric v KAW Enterprise Development Authority v Keres Consulting

v Morgan Stanley Foundation v Pueblo of Isleta v Rhode Island Foundation v SAD Foundation v Sandia Resort and Casino

v Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community v Stetson Law Offices, P.C. v Sun Microsystems v Thalden-Boyd-Emery Architects

v The LEF Foundation vTwo Hawks Institute, LLC v United Way v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Special thanks to our Generous Donors

v Rev. Judy K. Sessions v Ms. Alison Mitchell v Ms. Carol Metcalf-Gardipe v Ms. Charmayne A. Champion-Shaw

v Ms. Crystal Martin v Ms. Darcy J. Gerrard v Ms. Darlene L. Hart v Ms. Deborah J. Rennels v Ms. Deloris Ferguson

v Ms. Elizabeth A. Nedrow v Ms. Elizabeth R. Washburn v Ms. Fay F. Davis v Ms. Georgette Gettel v Ms. Hester M. Dillon

v Ms. Jana M. Turvey v Ms. Janice C. Warner v Ms. Joan V. Currier v Ms. Joanne C. Barreno v Ms. Katherine W. Shanley

v Ms. Kathryn A. Worley v Ms. Kelli M. Wann v Ms. Kristi Williams v Ms. L. Stephine Poston v Ms. Lori A. Watkins

v Ms. Lori Lauriano v Ms. Marilyn J. Malina v Ms. Marlana Thies v Ms. Marlene Begay v Ms. Mary G. Ross v Ms. Melissa Wyers

v Ms. Melody L. McCoy v Ms. Monica Deherrera-Pardo v Ms. Nichole Wheeler v Ms. Shelley G. Hanson v Ms. Rachelle Petrovic

v Ms. Treca Walker v Ms. Trudy Griffin-Pierce v Ms. Virginia R. Yazzie-Ashley v Ms. Wilma J. Roach v Ms. Wynona E. Bradwell

v Dr. Andrew McCoy v Dr. Dave L. Smith v Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin v Dr. Galen P. Darrough v Dr. Grayson B. Noley v Dr. Hazel V. Muhlenbruch

v Dr. Helen M. Scheirbeck v Dr. Michael Treblin v Dr. Patti J. Pitcock v Dr. Paula Botstein v Dr. Sandi L. Otipoby v Dr. Victoria Stevens

v Mr. Aaron Jones v Mr. Ben I. Dussan v Mr. Benny Shendo, Jr. v Mr. Brad Mallett v Mr. Carl B. Rogers v Mr. Curtis J. Norvell

v Mr. D. Rhodes Schroeder v Mr. Dale A. Miller v Mr. David Bradwell v Mr. David Mahooty v Mr. Donald P. McMillan

v Mr. Emil R. Annunziato v Mr. Ethan D. Alyea, Jr. v Mr. Farzin Avval v Mr. Gene L. Morton v Mr. George H. Munger v Mr. J. Stephen Bona

v Mr. James Seabolt v Mr. Jim Winzenburg v Mr. John E. Echohawk v Mr. John H. Myers III v Mr. Kevin Gover

v Mr. Kevin R. Bolen-Johnson v Mr. Kyle B. Haskins v Mr. Larry A. Ginsberg v Mr. Loren L. Booda v Mr. Mahmoud Yasin

v Mr. Martin C. Ritter v Mr. Michael Hartman v Mr. Nathan Rees v Mr. Peter Mantos v Mr. Ralph D. Samuelson v Mr. Raymond Lightstone

v Mr. Rodney Sumner v Mr. Simental R. Francisco v Mr. T. Lance Jackson v Mr. T. Parker Sando v Mr. Theodore Isham

v Mr. Theodore Jojola v Mr. Tim LaFrance v Mr. Timothy J. Chavez v Mr. Tommy W. Hull v Mr. Wilbur Green v Mr. William H. Hays

v Mr. William Myers

Corporate Donors

v Accenture v Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation v J Curry Electric v KAW Enterprise Development Authority v Keres Consulting

v Morgan Stanley Foundation v Pueblo of Isleta v Rhode Island Foundation v SAD Foundation v Sandia Resort and Casino

v Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community v Stetson Law Offices, P.C. v Sun Microsystems v Thalden-Boyd-Emery Architects

v The LEF Foundation vTwo Hawks Institute, LLC v United Way v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

In 1969, Bob Bennett, an Oneida from Wisconsin, Director of the American Indian Law Center and the second Native American Commissioner of Indian Affairs, asked the Director of the New Mexico Commission on Indian Affairs to help him create a national Indian scholarship program. Education and Indian rights pioneer, John Rainer, from Taos Pueblo, agreed to take on the challenge. In addition to recognizing the need to educate Native Americans and Alaska Natives to manage the growth and development that was impending in tribal communities, John Rainer was aware that it was a critical time to introduce Indian culture, philosophies and agendas into mainstream education and so, with financial backing from the William F. Donner Foundation, he founded American Indian Scholarships, Inc., an organization committed to assisting Native American and Alaska Native graduate students attain higher education degrees, utilizing graduate education grants and services.

In 1989, American Indian Scholarships, Inc. changed its name to the American Indian Graduate Center. AIGC is the largest, national, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the revitalization of Indian country through higher education and leadership development. The American Indian Graduate Center assists Native American youth and adults pursuing undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in all fields of study, at all accredited institutions of higher learning. In 2001, the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars was created as the American Indian/Alaska Native partner to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMSP). Each year, 150 incoming freshmen are selected as Gates Millennium Scholars and join the ranks of continuing student recipients who are pursuing undergraduate degrees, funding a total of 750 undergraduate students. GMSP recipients may renew their awards yearly until graduation and may receive support for graduate studies in certain disciplines.

Scholarships AnD Fellowships Special Higher education program (SHep) Fellowships:

Administered by AGIC under an agreement with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), these awards are

offered to American Indian and Alaska Natives who are enrolled full-time in nationally accredited graduate

degree programs in all fields of study. Applications must be submitted to AIGC by June 1, each year.

BIe loan for Service Awards: A loan program for students meeting the eligibility

requirements stated above, this program offers loans to graduate students, with an option to repay the loan

throught employment with a federal or tribal entity that provides products or services to American Indians

and Native communities.

Accenture American Indian Scholarship Fund: Created to help strengthen key relationships between Accenture and tribal businesses and communities, the scholarship is offered to Native American students pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in high technology fields of business, math and science and demonstrate Accenture’s high standards of performance and achievement.

Wells Fargo Scholarship: Funded by Well’s Fargo Foundation, scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in financial industries. Internship opportunities are an integral part of the scholarship program.

History

Dear Friends of AIGC,

In 2009, AIGC will celebrate 40 years of building, promoting and honoring self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership.

During our 40th anniversary, we will be reaching out to you, our alumni, partners and supporters, to help us raise awareness about the tremendous opportunities AIGC has to offer. Additionally, we will be launching a fundraising appeal, so that these opportunities may remain available to our Native students for years to come. AIGC prides itself on maintaining a very low administrative cost and over 96% of every contribution goes directly to scholarships and student services. We view this careful management of our resources as just one way to meet our goal: to improve the cultural and economic well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives, individually and tribally, through graduate education.

We truly look forward to celebrating AIGC’s 40th anniversary with you, the friends and supporters who have brought us to this point!

Elizabeth Rodke Washburn (Chickasaw)President, AIGC Board of DirectorsSam Deloria (Standing Rock Sioux)Director, AIGC

endowed Scholarships(Awarded subject to availability of funds)

Gerald peet Fellowship: Priority to medical students - 2 year work/service pledge.

Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Fellowship: Graduate fellowship for students seeking advanced degrees in environmental studies or public health.

Jeanette elmer Scholarship: Awarded to members of Wisconsin, New Mexico or Arizona tribes. Preferred field of study - library science.

John Rainer Fellowship: To honor AIGC founder, John Rainer, each year one male and one female receive a one-time $1000 award in recognition of outstanding leadership.

Katrin lamon Fund: For Native American graduate students majoring in literature, journalism, communications or a related field.

Ruth Muskrat Bronson Fellowship: Priority to nursing or health-related fields.

Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce Fellowship: Fellowship for students pursuing medical fields.

Dr. George Blue Spruce Fellowship: Funding American Indian & Alaska Native dental students.

“Thank you for your donation. It has

helped me and my family out greatly while attending

law school.”

-Sheldon Spotted Elk,Northern Cheyenne

J.D. 2010

total Revenue for FY 2007-2008$10,848,358

77.2% Gates Contributions21.2% Federal Funds2.6% Public Contributions<1.0>% Investment Income

Funds Distribution FY 2007-2008$9,877,87569.6% Gates Millenium Scholarship

18.1% Graduate Fellowships

3.2% Recruitment & Selection

3.2 % Management & Fundraising

1.3% Private Scholarships

4.6% Student Program Services

outreach & Service AreaAIGC is a national organization headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It serves American Indian and Alaska Native students throughout the country. AIGC is the oldest and largest national provider of scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students. Since its founding in 1969, AIGC has awarded more than 15,000 scholarships totalling over $44 million to graduate students in all fields of study.

The average unmet need of each AIGC fellow is $19, 680 annually, while the average loan for an AIGC fellow is $11,000 annually and the average AIGC award is just $3,300, based on funds provided to us by the Bureau of Indian Education. The projected debt for Native students who complete a graduate or professional degree is so staggering that we are losing a significant number of incredibly bright, talented students with promising futures because the financial resources are simply not available.

Our fellowship programs exist to lessen the loan burden that Native students incur in the pursuit of graduate education and, in many cases, the AIGC fellowship award is the determining factor in a student’s decision to pursue an advanced degree. We continue to seek new sources of support so that we can more fully meet the financial needs of our students.

* Financial information is from audited consolidated financial statement of AIGC & AIGC Scholars for the year ended June 30, 2008. Additional

information is available on request.

American Indian Graduate Center Board of Directors

President: Elizabeth Rodke Washburn (Chickasaw)Vice President: David Mahooty (Zuni Pueblo)

Secretary: Joann Sebastian Morris (Cayuga/Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe)Treasurer: Melanie P. Fritzsche (Laguna Pueblo)

Members at Large• Dee Ann DeRoin (Ioway Tribe of Kansas) • Kathryn W. Shanley (Nakota [Assiniboine])

• Grayson B. Noley (Choctaw) • Michael E. Bird (Santo Domingo Pueblo / San Juan Pueblo)• Rose Graham (Navajo)

Join us in 2009 as wecelebrate AIGC’s

40th Anniversary.

Giving opportunities There are many ways to give to AIGC and we encourage you to visit the web site for donor information www.aigcs.org.

You can make a donation online or contact the office directly at (505) 881-4584. To mail your donation, please send to: AIGC,4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1B, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

Corporate and event sponsorships and in-kind donations may be coordinated with the AIGC development office by calling (505) 881-4584.

AnnuAl RepoRt2007-2008

The American Indian Graduate Center is the oldest and largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding American Indian and Native

Alaska students pursuing undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in

all fields of study

American Indian Graduate Center, Inc.4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1-B Albuquerque, NM 87109

Ph. (505) 881-4584 Fax: (505) 884-0427AIGC’s web site, www.aigcs.org, serves as an interactive resource for individuals

wishing to know more about programs, services and funding opportunities

Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDAlbuquerque,NMPermit NO. 1312