IndyCar, Fox Corp. donations expand Melania Trump’s foster care initiative

WASHINGTON (WISH) — A $2 million expansion of first lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative was announced Thursday in the Rose Garden at the White House.

The expansion, funded by donations from IndyCar and its broadcast partner Fox Corp., will provide scholarships for students at Indiana University and Purdue University. The move brings the national network to 26 academic institutions, said a news release from the first lady’s office.

“America’s greatest competitive advantage remains in its own people,” Trump said during the ceremony. “Tomorrow’s leaders are sitting in classrooms today, including those growing up in foster care. Their capability is no less remarkable.”

The initiative helps the foster care community find paths to higher education. Participating Indiana schools include Indiana University and Purdue University.