Melania Trump and LSU announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care
Summary
First lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University announced a scholarship program for students who have been in foster care. The partners secured more than $7 million in private donations for an endowment, including a $5 million commitment from Baton Rouge-based MMR Group Inc.Key Facts
- The scholarship program is part of Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative.
- LSU President Wade Rousse joined Melania Trump at the announcement in Baton Rouge.
- MMR Group committed $5 million, and LSU Foundation donors provided more than $2 million, according to the White House.
- LSU is among more than 20 colleges and universities taking part in Fostering the Future.
- Alabama is also participating in the initiative.
- The first lady planned to attend LSU's football game against Alabama on Saturday.
- A bill package to expand services for young people in foster care passed the House and is pending in the Senate.
- President Donald Trump was not scheduled to attend the game.
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