FOSSI Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by FOSSI
FOSSI funds 4-year scholarships of $10,000 per year for students majoring in STEM related fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Additionally, FOSSI connects students to leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities at participating companies
While there are a number of STEM degrees available for students, participating organizations have identified fields of study within STEM that are most pertinent to the objectives of the chemical industry, including but not limited to: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Agriculture/Plant Science, Biology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Math, Physics, and Sustainability.
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Chemistry are given priority in the selection process. Some fields of study which may be generally considered as STEM may not qualify for FOSSI scholarships. FOSSI scholars must have an approved FOSSI major throughout their 4 years of college to retain their scholarship. FOSSI is not intended for students interested in pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, psychology, social sciences, veterinary medicine and other associated fields.
Do you meet the application criteria?
Applicants must:
- 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
- Pursue studies in a pertinent chemical and engineering industry STEM field. See preferred majors
- Attend an HBCU for the entirety of their college education
- Have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields
- Demonstrate financial need
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. Children of employees of founding partners and sponsoring organizations may apply for the FOSSI scholarship, excluding children of executive-level employees.
Are you able to meet the annual requirements?
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.
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