Melania Trump Announces $7.2M Foster Care Scholarships at LSU

Scholarship Announcement

First lady Melania Trump announced $7.2 million scholarships for foster care youth at LSU Saturday.

“This achievement will give young people from foster care an anchor of stability, a strong educational foundation, and a chance to build a wonderful life.”

Funding Sources

The endowment includes $5 million from MMR Group and $2.2 million from 75 LSU Foundation donors.

Scholarship Impact

LSU President Wade Rousse said the $5 million gift will generate $200,000 annually for students' tuition, fees, books, and housing.

LSU-Alabama Comparison

LSU has 14 Fostering the Future scholars versus Alabama's nine, with LSU President noting they've already won the first point.

“Mrs. Trump, what I heard you say is that LSU has 14 scholarship recipients and Alabama has nine, so I think that means we've already won the first point.”

Football Tribute

LSU presented Melania Trump with a custom jersey, helmet, and football as part of the scholarship event.

National Reach

The initiative supports 100 Fostering the Future scholars across 26 universities nationwide this semester.

Closing Message

Melania Trump encouraged scholarship recipients: 'I see you. I believe in you. And I will keep working to create new opportunities with you.'

“To the Fostering the Future scholars here today, and throughout America: I see you. I believe in you. And I will keep working to create new opportunities with you.”