Archive · 21 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- The announcement took place before the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday.
- Where
- The announcement was made at the White House in Washington; the scholarships will be available at Indiana University and Purdue University.
- Why
- The programme aims to help foster youth attend college, prepare for careers and achieve financial independence.
- 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