FOSSI Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: High school senior planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in a STEM major.
Application Available: September 22, 2023
Deadline Date: January 31, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- 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) and be entering their freshman year of college next fall
- Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Pursue studies in a pertinent chemical and engineering industry STEM field. Preferred majors* include: engineering, chemistry, computer science, material science, sustainability, environmental science, agriculture science, physics, and biology
- Have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Provide most recent, verifiable high school transcript (Subject to authentication)
- Provide proof of acceptance at an HBCU
Areas reviewed by the Selection Committee include, but are not limited to the following:
- Academic accomplishments
- STEM Major
- Financial Need
- Relevance of career aspirations to chemicals industries
- Community involvement
*FOSSI is not intended for students interested in pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, psychology, social sciences and other associated fields. Some fields of study which may be considered STEM may not qualify for FOSSI scholarships
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $40,000
Award Details:
The FOSSI scholarship can be used for tuition and university-provided room and board. A student may accept additional scholarships but they cannot exceed the total cost of their education.
The multi-year scholarship will be reviewed annually and is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance (maintaining a 2.5. out of 4.0 GPA) in a full-time course of STEM study at an HBCU.
Website/URL: https://futureofstemscholars.org/fossi/apply
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: scholarship@HBCUWeek.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Acceptance letters can be submitted through 4/11/24. All other application materials must be submitted by 2/16/24.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically. If absolutely necessary, please mail completed applications to P.O BOX 1546 Wilmington, DE 19899.
Additional Scholarship Information:
If you have questions about eligibility, please contact scholarship@HBCUWeek.org. Students applying for the scholarship will be responsible for disclosing any potential conflict of interest prior to the selection process.
Children of employees of founding partners and sponsoring organizations may apply for the FOSSI scholarship, excluding children of executive-level employees.
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Physics
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)