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First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance in weeks at the White House, announcing a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corp to fund foster-care college scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University as part of her Fostering the Future campaign, ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on streets around the National Mall.
First Lady Melania Trump will be presented with a custom red-white-blue IndyCar helmet in the White House Rose Garden ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, as part of the Be Best–Fostering the Future partnership that funds scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue and has expanded to 26 universities; the helmet, designed by IndyCar drivers, commemorates her Be Best initiative. The effort accompanies the Fostering the Future Act advancing in Congress, with Trump pressing the Senate for a vote while continuing humanitarian work despite scrutiny of her public schedule.
Teenagers from across the United States will compete in the inaugural Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, Sunday through Tuesday, with a total of $250,000 in scholarships awarded to two winners; ESPN will televise a multi-sport slate including a Presidential Qualifier, dodgeball, kickball, tug-of-war, pop-a-shot, and an obstacle course, framed as a boot-camp-style competition with elements from the Presidential Fitness Test, though the White House has not announced whether Trump will attend after the event relocated from Washington, D.C. to SPIRE Academy near Cleveland.
Global South Opportunities highlights 30+ fully funded opportunities opening in August 2026, spanning PhD scholarships, research fellowships, internships, and funding programs from universities, governments, and international bodies worldwide. Notable entries include PEGASO PhD scholarships in Italy, Texas State University’s PhD in Molecular Parasitology, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, VUB’s Digital Humanities PhD, Berrow Foundation Oxford scholarships, Harvard Academy Scholars, Wits Postdoctoral Fellowships, UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers, and Max Planck internships. Applicants should verify eligibility, prepare required documents, and apply ahead of deadlines.
Oprah Winfrey will close the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa after the 2027 school year; the campus will be handed back to the Gauteng Department of Education, current students will finish their studies with ongoing financial support, and a new scholarship program will double access to education for more girls while remaining students transfer to other top-tier schools with fully funded tuition through graduation.
Howard University unenrolled more than 500 incoming freshmen ahead of fall classes after they missed payment deadlines and scholarship reporting, despite reminders. The university says the enrollments were due to unmet payment arrangements or reporting deadlines, though some students with external scholarships may be affected and a few have been reinstated on a case-by-case basis. Students report frustration with slow financial-aid responses and unclear reinstatement of aid, highlighting broader concerns about the aid process at the school.
The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 ranking of the top 25 U.S. film schools shows how programs are balancing AI awareness with traditional celluloid training, as schools expand AI courses and digital production labs while preserving film stock coursework. Leading programs like USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and NYU’s Tisch remain influential, with others such as UT Austin adding AI-focused offerings and Chapman boosting virtual production capabilities. Notable shifts include AFI and Wesleyan enhancing celluloid/analog tracks, Northwestern funding its MFA programs, and DePaul offering full-tuition MFA scholarships, all amid varying tuition costs across schools. The piece also highlights industry connections, donor gifts, and new facilities aimed at preparing graduates for a changing entertainment landscape.
Dozens of incoming Howard University freshmen were unenrolled weeks before the fall semester after missing a July 10 payment deadline; some cited pending scholarships and aid that hadn’t yet transferred. Howard says it notified students of deadlines, will refund payments and scholarship funds already sent, but deposits for tuition and housing are nonrefundable, and affected students can reapply next year as transfers while aid is reviewed.
The University of Silicon Valley, via Icy Veins, is launching the Max Achievement Scholarship to reward players who demonstrate extraordinary mastery in demanding in-game feats across 50+ titles, offering up to $15,000 per year with two tiers: Legendary (up to $5,000 per school term) and Mastery (up to $2,500 per term). Qualifiers include a mix of platform-specific milestones (e.g., PS Platinum trophies, Xbox Gamerscore with high completion rates, Steam 100% achievements in five hard games) and legendary challenges like completing all Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom map/shrine content. Players can submit unlisted games with documentation as long as the achievement demonstrates mastery. The program will award 10–15 scholarships in its inaugural year and requires a 500–750 word essay on what gaming mastery teaches about learning, persistence, or problem-solving. The initiative emphasizes real-world skills—persistence, systems thinking, and creative problem-solving—gleaned from digital achievements.
Nebraska announces the addition of women’s flag football as a varsity sport after the NCAA approved it as an Emerging Sport; the Huskers will recruit this spring, hire a head coach by summer, and assemble about a 15-player roster by fall 2026, with the first competitive season set for spring 2028 and initial scholarships starting at 15 and rising to 25 by year three to support Title IX goals.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at strengthening federal oversight of college sports, focusing on maintaining athletic scholarships, especially in women's and Olympic sports, and restricting pay-for-play NIL deals, amidst ongoing legal and policy debates in collegiate athletics.
President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to develop policies to preserve college sports opportunities, prevent athletes from becoming employees, and regulate third-party endorsement deals, while also urging increased scholarships for non-revenue sports and clarifying athletes' employment status.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations into five universities over alleged exclusionary scholarships favoring DACA and undocumented students, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating based on national origin, race, or ethnicity. The probes follow complaints from the Legal Insurrection Foundation’s Equal Protection Project, emphasizing the protection of American-born students' rights and examining other scholarships that may discriminate based on race or ethnicity.
Sony Music Group has opened applications for its 2025-2026 Global Scholars Program, offering scholarships and enrichment opportunities for students studying music or music-related fields worldwide, with a deadline of August 8, 2024.
Emma Terry, Miss Hoover, won the Miss Alabama 2025 pageant, earning a $15,000 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in Miss America. She praised the organization and community service, and her victory was based on talent, interview, evening gown, and health and fitness segments. The event included preliminary competitions, community involvement, and a public voting component.