Future of STEM Scholars Initiative
The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Scholarship
The FOSSI scholarship supports high school seniors planning to attend an HBCU to major in STEM-related fields pertinent to the chemical and engineering industries. In addition to receiving financial support of $10,000 per year for up to four years, scholars are connected to leadership development, mentoring, and internship opportunities at sponsoring companies.
Award
Up to $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Deadline
January 15, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Closed for this cycle
Who is eligible
- Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
- Be entering freshman year of college
- Attend an HBCU for the entirety of college education
- Pursue studies in a pertinent chemical and engineering industry STEM field
- Have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability, or other related chemical-industry fields
- Demonstrate financial need
What you'll need
- Maintain satisfactory academic performance by keeping a 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA annually
- Maintain enrollment in an approved, full-time course of STEM study at an HBCU
How to apply
- Submit the completed application electronically through the application system before the deadline.
- If absolutely necessary, mail completed applications to P.O. Box 1546, Wilmington, DE 19899.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://futureofstemscholars.org/FOSSI/apply
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Future of STEM Scholars Initiative before submitting.
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