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Melania Trump and LSU are set to announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care

The Independent·Darlene Superville·3 days ago
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Melania Trump was headed to Louisiana on Saturday to announce a partnership between Louisiana State University and her “Fostering the Future” program to provide scholarships for LSU students who came through the foster care system.

The first lady also planned to attend the LSU-Alabama football game in the afternoon.

The foster care program will be featured across the LSU campus in Baton Rouge as well as on the field at Tiger Stadium just before kickoff, the White House said.

Trump and LSU secured $5 million to create an endowment fund for the scholarships, the White House said. It provided no details on the source of the money.

The first lady started working on foster care issues after President Donald Trump’s first term ended in 2021, and created “Fostering the Future” to provide resources and support, including scholarships.…

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