Michelle Obama Award For Memoir

I'm thrilled to share that @PenguinRandom and @DiverseBooks are launching the Michelle Obama Award for Memoir, a new creative writing award focused on memoir for public high school students.

Apply today and learn more about the $10,000 scholarship: https://t.co/ZEi8SGe6M5 pic.twitter.com/p7B4fkAvyx

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 12, 2022

The Voyager Scholarship

Michelle and I are proud to join @BChesky in announcing the first recipients of The Voyager Scholarship, which supports 100 rising college juniors as they pursue a career in public service.

I can’t wait to see what these young people accomplish! pic.twitter.com/wH3oHbiITx

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 13, 2022

Voyager Scholarship

Pursuing a career in public service was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you’re a rising college junior interested in public service, then I hope you’ll apply for the Voyager Scholarship! Learn more and apply by June 14: https://t.co/18axgB5P3l pic.twitter.com/uKbzw1Huhe

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 10, 2022

#DayOfTheGirl

With #DayoftheGirl on Friday, I want you to meet Diana, whose life was transformed by a scholarship from @AGEAfrica. It’s an example of what happens when we invest in the promise inside every girl. Support their work through @GirlsAlliance: https://t.co/uAJh9LbSW0 pic.twitter.com/NthggSn7zv

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 7, 2019

Happy #DayoftheGirl! I’m excited to share that in December, I’ll be visiting Vietnam to meet some of the inspiring girls from the @GirlsAlliance community and the organizations that work so hard to support their dreams.

I can't wait to share their stories with you.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2019

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I hope you'll take some time today to learn about the organizations we’re spotlighting through the @GirlsAlliance—like the @RPSChildrenFund, which provides bikes to girls in Vietnam to help them get to school safely and quickly.

Learn more: https://t.co/uAJh9LbSW0 pic.twitter.com/FdyQING3wy

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2019

This International Day of the Girl, former first lady @MichelleObama reveals that she and @JennaBushHager will be traveling to Vietnam in December to shine a light on those helping girls stay in school! #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/Yg1q9DozZO

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2019

Generosity and Kindness

Obama's alma mater launches scholarship program in his name https://t.co/SxF3WEkz3h pic.twitter.com/wJXJlyT5EN

— The Hill (@thehill) September 28, 2017

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Brendan Cox: ‘I told Obama That Jo Had Admired Him Greatly’

“Come and see me,” Obama said. “Bring the kids and come out to DC …” “OK,” I said, as if one of my mates from the band had just invited the kids and me over to an impromptu gig at Simon or Rob’s house. “We’ll do that.” “Who was on the phone,” my dad asked. “Barack Obama,” I said. “He’s asked me and the kids to go see him in the White House.” My parents and my sister looked at me as if I’d gone mad. And then, for the first time since Jo died, we laughed. Barack Obama was warmer and even more approachable than I had hoped.

He set us at ease – so much so that Cuillin asked if it was true that British people had burned down the White House. Obama grinned. “Yes, you did burn it down,” he said cheerfully, “but it’s much nicer now. Do you like it?” “Yeah,” both kids replied in unison. We now have a lovely photograph of Lejla reaching up with her left arm to embrace President Obama while her right foot arches behind her. Barack Obama holds her drawing of the blue sea, full of colourful fish, in his left hand. His right arm encircles her. Cuillin, Jessie and I are beaming in the background. It was Cuillin’s turn next and he fell happily into an Obama hug. My gaze drifted from that happy scene to the prized picture we would be keeping. I couldn’t stop smiling, making a mental note to present this very drawing in a frame to Cuillin on his 18th birthday.

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From One Queen To Another

Always inspired by your powerful contributions @Beyonce. You are a role model for us all. Thank you for investing in our girls. 👑🐝 👑🐝 pic.twitter.com/kuXDdYz6JV

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 26, 2017