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Melania Trump expands foster scholarships through university partnerships
Melania Trump announced new scholarships for young people who have grown up in foster care.
Indiana University and Purdue University are joining a larger group of 26 schools.
Fox Sports and IndyCar will help pay for the scholarships.
The programme helps students attend college and prepare for jobs.
It also supports them after they leave foster care.
Many young adults leaving care may not have enough help with housing, school or work.
Melania Trump said educating young people is important for America’s future.
The announcement took place at the White House alongside an IndyCar connected to an upcoming race.
Melania Trump announced new foster-youth scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University.
The universities join a 26-institution alliance under the Fostering the Future programme.
Fox Sports and IndyCar will finance the new scholarships.
The initiative supports college access, career preparation and financial independence for foster youth.
The announcement was linked to the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington.
- Who
- Melania Trump, Indiana University, Purdue University, Fox Sports and IndyCar are involved.
- What
- New scholarships were announced for young people from foster care.
- Where
- The announcement was made at the White House in Washington; the scholarships will be available at Indiana University and Purdue University.
- When
- The announcement took place before the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday.
- Why
- The programme aims to help foster youth attend college, prepare for careers and achieve financial independence.
Key facts
- Programme
- Fostering the Future
- New universities
- Indiana University and Purdue University
- Alliance size
- 26 academic institutions, including the two new participants
- Scholarship funders
- Fox Sports and IndyCar
- Target group
- Young people from foster care
- Support offered
- College education, career preparation, technology skills and transition support
- Related event
- Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington
Quotes
Melania Trump
First Lady of the United States
“"The greatest achievement investment America can make is not in technology, infrastructure or capital markets, it’s our children."”
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“"We’re so excited today to be part of launching this commitment to Fostering the Future."”
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Eric Shanks
President and Executive Producer of Fox Sports
“"Fox is honoured to provide scholarship funding at Indiana University and also Purdue University alongside our partners at IndyCar, to ensure that foster youth have the tools and support to build bright futures."”
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