U.S. · EDUCATION · NOV 7, 4:36 PM ET

Melania Trump secures $7.2M for foster care scholarships at LSU ahead of Alabama showdown

Reported by 21 outlets in the past day, including Fox News, PBS News, PBS.

1What happened

Melania Trump unveiled a $7.2 million scholarship endowment at LSU for foster care youth before receiving a custom jersey and football tribute. Fox News ↗

2Also reported

Trump and LSU secured more than $7 million in private donations to create an endowment fund for the scholarships, the White House said. PBS News ↗

Sources

Melania Trump secures $7.2M for foster care scholarships at LSU ahead of Alabama showdown ↗Fox News
Melania Trump and LSU announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care ↗PBS News
Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2M to endow scholarships for former foster care students ↗AP News
Melania Trump and LSU are set to announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care - ABC News ↗ABC News
Melania Trump and LSU Announce Permanent Scholarships for Students from Foster Care ↗East Wing Magazine