FOSSI Scholar Profiles

Meet FOSSI scholars and read about where they're from, their hobbies and interests, and their excitement for pursuing a STEM degree at their HBCU of choice.

Meet Michael Vouffo: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Texas Southern University

I want to use my passion for STEM to invest back into the world and help to solve some of the problems we face.

Meet Jayden Christmas: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T State University

The FOSSI Scholarship is so much more than the generous financial gift that it provides. Having this organization invest in my future makes me want to work harder to achieve my goals.

Meet Udochi Osuji: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T State University

I am very grateful to be a FOSSI scholar and I can't wait to see what the future has in store!

Meet Kamari Shaw: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Tennessee State University

From an early age, way before I knew what career I wanted to pursue, I’ve always known I wanted to be in a position where I could help people.

Meet Shikea Reeder: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina Central University

After I receive my degree, my goal is to return to my hometown to show my sisters and other young black girls that we belong in STEM.

Meet Saiyd Harvin: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Central State University

The person that contributed greatly to my decision to pursue STEM, was my high school and college algebra professor, Mr. Kurtz. Taking his class showed me how exciting math can be.

Meet Everett Early: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Prairie View A&M University

My dream is to one day own an engineering firm and travel around the world.

Meet Asia Jones: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Norfolk State University

I am most excited to get a taste of the HBCU experience this fall. My goal is to become a research chemist, and I hope to be someone's inspiration one day!

Meet Aronte Leach: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Norfolk State University

I'm currently completing an honors class towards my field of study, engineering. My educational aspirations consist of getting a bachelor’s degree in in the engineering field.