FOSSI Scholar Profiles

Meet Catherine-Jolie Tabe: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Florida A&M University

I am excited about this journey to pursue my STEM-centered passion and love for discovering innovative futuristic technologies.

Meet Mason Bligen-Miller: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Howard University

This fall, I am looking forward to completing my next task of attending Howard University, majoring in civil engineering, and upon graduating, continuing an extensive career in this field that I love.

Meet Sekai Manley: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Hampton University

I aspire to be a biochemist where my research will promote wellness among women of color.

Meet Noah Gabriel: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T

Engineering moves the world forward and without it, the world would be at a standstill. By earning a degree in civil engineering, I hope to become someone who helps to keep the world moving forward.

Meet Rachel Johnson: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Howard University

Being surrounded by multiple cultures is important for an individual's growth. My hope is for us as a society to start promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Meet Josiah Moore: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Prairie View A&M University

I hope to work for a mainstream company and to ultimately start my own company, designing solutions to keep the internet space safe.

Meet Karis Lewis: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Howard University

My future goals include starting my own computer game design company that fosters inclusivity and showcases women in the computer programming field.

Meet Nya Evans: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T State University

This scholarship supports my dream of attending the top HBCU, North Carolina A&T, to study bioengineering and biology.

Meet Taylan Legarde: 2022 FOSSI Scholar Attending Southern University A&M

This scholarship will allow me to pursue my dreams of becoming an mechanical engineer.