On Thursday, July 18, the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) celebrated and welcomed 150 new FOSSI scholars at a virtual gathering of more than 300 students, family, friends, and corporate partners. With the addition of the new class, FOSSI has close to 600 scholars from 32 states who are enrolled at 46 HBCUs across the country.
2024 FOSSI scholar welcome video
At the beginning of the program, the FOSSI scholar welcome video was played for the new class of scholars.
Watch the video below to share in the excitement of FOSSI’s class of 2024!
Christopher, a double HBCU alum, congratulated the new scholars and reflected on her own journey, stating, “My HBCU experience taught me that no matter what room I walk into, I add value. My voice is necessary and I matter.”
because I am you,” she said. “I got a scholarship to attend an HBCU and major in the STEM field of my choice. This opportunity provided to me so many years ago single-handedly changed the trajectory of my life and opened up a path for me that I never knew was possible.” 
bigger and stronger workforce by providing a nurturing and culturally relevant environment that is unmatched and a place where students can be their full selves and thrive.” She thanked FOSSI for “recognizing the need and providing a solution.”