About the FOSSI Supporters The Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) provides opportunities for chemical manufacturers, supply chain partners, and related industry affiliates to fund scholarships, facilitate mentoring and leadership training, and offer internship for students pursuing preferred science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now in its third year, the program has raised funding for more than 600 scholarships at an investment approaching $30MM, helping to develop a new, more inclusive generation of STEM talent. By participating in the Future of STEM Scholars initiative, our 60 Corporate Supporters are demonstrating their commitment to a diverse and dynamic chemical industry workforce. Lead Corporate Supporter As the lead supporter, Chemours has pledged a multi-year commitment of $5 million. Read more about their involvment in the press release. Swings for STEM 2025 Join us on October 20, 2025 at the Lansdowne Resort – Norman Course in Leesburg, VA for the second annual Swings for STEM charity golf event! Learn more Funding 9 Classes Funding 8 Classes Funding 6 Classes Funding 5 Classes Funding 4 Classes Funding 3 Classes Funding 2 Classes Funding 1 Classes Friends of FOSSI Did you know? The chemical industry employs 544,000 people in the U.S., but the job opportunities don’t stop there. For every one job created from the business of chemistry, 7.2 jobs are created in other sectors. In addition, the average annual salary of a U.S. chemical industry employee is $87,000, which is 25 percent higher than the average U.S. manufacturing pay. The business of chemistry supports families and communities across America, and powers the economic growth that keeps our country competitive. Learn more Meet FOSSI's 2024 Class In FOSSI's fourth year, we're thrilled to welcome our 2024 class of 150 FOSSI scholars. Since the start of the program, FOSSI has awarded 740 exceptional high-school seniors $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year) to pursue preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) . See welcome video and the complete list of scholars FOSSI Leadership FOSSI is made possible by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours, and HBCU Week Foundation. Learn more Organizational Leaders The financial obligations of being able to afford college is a poor excuse for not going, but unfortunately is a real one. Receiving the FOSSI scholarship will bring me closer to realizing my goal of attending college and obtaining a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, while building a network of support to help me succeed during my tenure. Join Us in Doing a World of Good Join us in bringing STEM education to more students from more communities. If there was ever a time to act, this is it. FOSSI is actively accepting individual and corporate donations. Donate online Pledge form (PDF) Get Involved Are you interested in getting your organization involved in FOSSI or would you like to stay informed on our progress? Learn More
