Attention sponsors: On October 20, 2025, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Alliance for Chemical Distributors (ACD) will host the second annual Swings for STEM Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). Visit the Swings for STEM website today to learn more and register.
Update: The 2025 application period has ended. 2026 FOSSI applications will open on September 26, 2025. Stay tuned for more details.
FOSSI Welcomes 2025 Scholars!
Sponsored by chemical manufacturers and related industry stakeholders, FOSSI provides scholarship recipients $10,000 per year for four years, helping to eliminate financial barriers for historically under-represented groups. Learn more.
FOSSI At a Glance
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860+ Scholarships Funded
$40,000 Awarded over 4 years -
$40MM+ Funds Raised
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5,000+ applications
3.70 Average GPA -
Scholars from 33 States
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Scholars Attending 47 HBCUs
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80+ Participating Companies
FOSSI News & Features
FOSSI Founding Partners
FOSSI is made possible by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours, and HBCU Week Foundation. Learn more about FOSSI leadership.
Chemours is committed to being a force for good in the communities where we operate. We're excited to be the lead sponsor for FOSSI and to work with companies across our industry to drive this game-changing program.
Meet FOSSI's 2025 Class
In FOSSI's fifth year, we're thrilled to welcome the new 2025 class of 131 scholars! Each year, FOSSI awards $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year) to exceptional high school seniors pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), building a growing community of talented scholars across the country.
My dream of conducting and pioneering research in the chemical field was made that much more possible by the FOSSI foundation. Their support both financially and academically have transformed my dreams into goals. Now, I can dream bigger.
FOSSI Corporate Supporters
I feel confident that I have the financial and academic support needed to not only attend college, but to graduate and immediately pursue a career in STEM. The opportunity to pursue research and learn from leaders in the field makes the FOSSI scholarship exceptional.
The FOSSI Scholarship is a big deal! When I weighed my options and decided to attend an HBCU, I knew I would have to actively search for additional scholarship support to make my dreams come true. I will never forget receiving the call from FOSSI to tell me I won the scholarship!
