Melania Trump and LSU announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care
Trump and LSU secured more than $7 million in private donations to create an endowment fund for the scholarships, the White House said.
Baton Rouge, La. (AP) — On Saturday, Melania Trump announced a significant partnership between Louisiana State University (LSU) and her Fostering the Future program. The initiative aims to provide scholarships for LSU students who have experienced the foster care system. In her remarks at an event with LSU President Wade Rousse, the First Lady emphasized the program's potential to offer young individuals from foster care a stable foundation, a strong educational base, and the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives.
She disclosed that more than $7 million in private donations had been secured to establish an endowment fund for the scholarships, with a $5 million contribution from MMR Group Inc. and additional support of over $2 million from LSU Foundation donors. The First Lady, who plans to attend the upcoming football game between LSU and Alabama, emphasized the moral responsibility adults have towards children, especially those in foster care, and stated that actions need to be taken to make a tangible difference.
The Fostering the Future program, launched by the First Lady following the end of President Donald Trump's first term, is an extension of her "Be Best" campaign. This initiative seeks to provide resources and support, including scholarships, to foster care students. LSU is among over 20 colleges and universities across the nation participating in the program.
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