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The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) celebrates its 2024 class of 150 FOSSI scholars! Since its inception, FOSSI has awarded over 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 the video below for an inside look into how FOSSI is changing the lives of these amazing scholars.
Meet more of FOSSI鈥檚 2024 class
Kennedy Anglin: 2024 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T State University
Kennedy is from San Antonio, Texas, and is a proud graduate of William J. Brennan High School. She is currently a freshman majoring in environmental studies at North Carolina A&T State University. Her passion for science is driven by a desire to tackle climate change, pollution, and environmental injustice. She is especially committed to uplifting communities disproportionately affected by environmental issues. As a FOSSI scholar, Kennedy looks forward to building connections, gaining mentorship, and using her education to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
Maya Cherubin: 2024 FOSSI Scholar Attending Howard University
Maya is from Elmont, New York, and graduated from Sewanhaka High School. She is currently a freshman majoring in chemistry with plans to pursue a career in cosmetic chemistry. Her love for science was sparked by early curiosity and a desire to follow in the footsteps of pioneering Black innovators. Maya is also a dedicated dancer and track athlete, and has earned numerous awards in both. As a FOSSI scholar, she looks forward to using her education to create innovative, inclusive beauty products and to inspire the next generation to pursue both STEM and the arts.
Amiri Horn: 2024 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T State University
Amiri is from Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Leodis V. McDaniel High School. He is currently a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. His passion for STEM began with robotics and grew through hands-on experiences in engineering, research, and community mentorship. Amiri has led an award-winning robotics team and now teaches STEM to younger students while volunteering his 3D printing skills to help others. As a FOSSI scholar, he looks forward to advancing his education, designing innovative prosthetics, and making a lasting impact in underserved communities.
Jeremy Watson: 2024 FOSSI Scholar Attending Alabama State University
Jeremy is from Monroeville, Alabama, and graduated as the 2024 salutatorian of Monroe County High School. He is currently a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering at Alabama State University. Jeremy鈥檚 love for engineering began with building Lego structures and evolved into a desire to solve real-world problems that improve lives. In high school, he served as class president and was active in several leadership and service organizations. As a FOSSI scholar, Jeremy is driven to give back to his community, graduate debt-free, and pursue a career that makes a meaningful impact.
We invite companies not currently supporting FOSSI to build their pipeline of outstanding and diverse talent by supporting a FOSSI scholar.