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FOSSI

Future of STEM Scholars Initiative

Funds four-year STEM scholarships for students attending HBCUs. Founded by the American Chemistry Council, AIChE, Chemours, and the HBCU Week Foundation.

Visit futureofstemscholars.org (opens in a new tab)
Programs
$40,000 scholarships ($10,000 a year) for tuition and university-provided room and board.
Typical deadlines
The 2027 application opened September 18, 2026 and closes January 8, 2027.
Who's eligible
Entering college freshmen with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA, financial need, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and a plan to study an approved STEM major at an HBCU for all four years.

Scholarships

  • FOSSI

    FOSSI Scholarship

    $40,000 ($10,000 a year)

    $40,000 over four years for entering freshmen pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs.

    • New this week
    • Renewable
    • 3.0+ GPA
    Deadline January 8, 2027

Checked against the official site on November 8, 2026. Source: futureofstemscholars.org (opens in a new tab)