Melania Trump Secures $7.2 Million LSU Endowment for Foster Care Students
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Melania Trump Secures $7.2 Million LSU Endowment for Foster Care Students
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Summary
$7.2 million in scholarships was announced at LSU by first lady Melania Trump to support students who have experienced foster care through her Fostering the Future initiative.
The permanent endowment includes a $5 million commitment from MMR Group and another $2.2 million from 75 LSU Foundation donors, with LSU saying the lead gift should generate about $200,000 a year.
LSU said the fund will help cover tuition, fees, books, room and board for eligible students; Trump said 26 universities now support 100 Fostering the Future scholars this semester.
The announcement was folded into LSU's Alabama game day, with on-field recognition, special uniform patches and branding, and a stadium check presentation for the program's 14 LSU scholars.