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First lady Melania Trump gestures as she departs for Louisiana, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

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

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

Melania Trump has announced a partnership with Louisiana State University to provide scholarships for students who were once in foster care. The White House says Melania Trump and LSU have secured more than $7 million in private donations to endow scholarships that will be awarded through her “Fostering the Future” program. The first lady started working on foster care issues after President Donald Trump’s first term ended in 2021. She's on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge on Saturday and also plans to attend the LSU-Alabama football game.