Melania Trump unveils $7.2 million fund for foster youth
First Lady Melania Trump announced a $7.2 million endowment to help young people in foster care pay for tuition and other schooling costs. The White House says the effort behind it dates to 2021.
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What happened
First Lady Melania Trump announced a $7.2 million endowment for young people in foster care. The fund aims to pay for tuition and other schooling costs. She also took her Fostering the Future campaign to LSU on Saturday, ahead of the LSU-Alabama football game.
Why it matters
The fund is meant to ease education costs for young people in foster care. The White House says the campaign behind it dates to 2021.
Timeline
- Nov 8, 7:21 AM ET: Melania Trump announced the $7.2 million scholarship fund for foster youth.
- Saturday: She brought her Fostering the Future campaign to LSU before the LSU-Alabama football game.
Coverage
- Editorial: First lady promoting foster care education (americanpress.com)
- Melania Trump Launches $7.2 Million Scholarship Fund For Foster Youth (ndtvprofit.com)
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