Melania Trump Announces Scholarships
The first lady resurfaced at the White House to promote new foster youth scholarships.
August 20, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 7:56pm ET
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What happened
First lady Melania Trump
Melania TrumpFirst Lady of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025) announced that a $2 million donation from IndyCarIndyCar Seriesauto racing series held in North America and Fox CorporationFox CorporationAmerican mass media company, successor to 21st Century Fox will fund new Fostering the Future scholarships for foster youth at Indiana University and Purdue University. The White House Rose Garden event marked her first public appearance in about a month, following reports that her last appearance was at the World Cup Final on July 19. Trump opened by saying, “I heard you missed me. Here I am,” addressing scrutiny of her absence. President Donald Trump attended the event.
