American Indian Graduate Center launches Empowering Scholars Initiative

Press release

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, American Indian Graduate Center has established the Empowering Scholars Initiative, which will increase the organization’s reach as it transforms the educational journeys of Native scholars.

The $1 million scholarship launch is set to happen Sunday, thanks to the generosity of MacKenzie Scott. By implementing the Empowering Scholars Initiative, American Indian Graduate Center has the ability to fund first- and second-generation decedents, part-time students, Ph.D. candidates pursuing research opportunities...