First Lady Melania Trump and LSU Establish $5 Million Fostering the Future Endowment Fund

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Office of the First Lady

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 4, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump and LSU Establish $5 Million
Fostering the Future Endowment Fund
Historic Donation Creates Permanent Scholarships for LSU Students from Foster Care

First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University (LSU) have secured $5 million to establish a permanent endowment fund supporting FOSTERING THE FUTURE scholarships for LSU students who experienced foster care.

First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to advance her Fostering the Future initiative with a special announcement at Louisiana State University.

During her visit, Mrs. Trump will attend the highly anticipated LSU Tigers versus Alabama Crimson Tide football game at Tiger Stadium, where a groundbreaking Fostering the Future campaign will activate across the campus and on the field.

WHAT:
Announcement by First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University followed by the LSU Tigers-University of Alabama Crimson Tide football game

WHO:
Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States

WHEN:
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET

WHERE:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Louisiana State University and Tiger Stadium

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:

Press credentials are required to cover this event. Credentials may be requested through the Office of the First Lady here . Confirmed media must ensure their own travel.

Deadline to Request Credentials: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET.

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