HBCU Week x The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative

| Resume a previously saved form
Resume Later

In order to be able to resume this form later, please enter your email and choose a password.

Password must contain the following:
  • 12 Characters
  • 1 Uppercase letter
  • 1 Lowercase letter
  • 1 Number
  • 1 Special character

Page 1

Scholarship Eligibility
Yes No

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a current high school senior.

*If GPA is weighted, please convert your weighted GPA to unweighted. Seek high school counselor’s advice on how to convert unweighted GPA * REQUIRED PROOF OF GPA: YOUR MOST RECENT OFFICIAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT--A Minimum of 3.0 IS REQUIRED 

*To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Yes No

Students pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, veterinary studies, psychology, social sciences and other associated fields do not qualify for FOSSI. Some fields of study which may be generally considered as STEM may not qualify for FOSSI scholarships. FOSSI scholars must have an approved FOSSI major throughout their 4 years of college to retain their scholarship.

Page 2

Student Information

Email Phone


Parent/Guardian Information
High School Information
1 2 3 4
I will be attending the following school in Fall of 2026
Yes No - Undecided
I will be attending the following school in Fall of 2026
Yes No - Undecided
Statement of Financial Need
Provide a brief overview of your financial situation. Include information that may be helpful in understanding challenges for funding your school career. Describe how receiving this scholarship would impact your ability to achieve your future STEM aspirations. Note: This should not be a personal statement, and focus only on your financial situation.
Yes No

(200 word maximum)
FOSSI scholars must have an approved FOSSI major throughout their 4 years of college to retain their scholarship. Some fields of study which may be generally considered as STEM may not qualify for FOSSI scholarships. FOSSI is not intended for students interested in pursuing careers in architecture, aerospace engineering, sound/audio engineering, nursing, medicine, dentistry, psychology, social sciences, veterinary medicine, and other associated fields.
HBCU Week Sponsor Logos

Page 3

We value AI as a powerful tool but expect genuine student responses. Authenticity is key; AI use is not allowed in showcasing your true self.
Extracurricular School Activities Information
Please list activities, your role in the activity and the applicable dates. Click 'Add another extracurricular school activity' to enter each additional activity.



Minimum of 100 words
Organization Information
Please list organizations you are now active in or have previously been active, your role in the organization and the applicable dates. Click 'Add another organization' to enter each additional organization.

Community organizations include service, volunteer and religious groups.  Minimum of 100 words
Recognitions Information
Please list important awards and recognitions received and the applicable dates. Click 'Add another recognition' to enter each additional recognition.

Minimum of 100 words
Short Essay Questions

Maximum of 250 words

Maximum of 250 words
  • Personal statements can help set FOSSI applicants apart. In your personal statement, we encourage you to:
    • Showcase your personality, focusing on areas that may not have been captured in the application.
    • Share meaningful experiences that shaped your values or motivated your goals.
    • Highlight how your background could offer insights others might not have. Think about what you uniquely bring to the table.

Maximum of 250 words
25 MB Max File Size
Documentation
Please attach your most recent transcript.  Your application will be considered incomplete if your transcript is not attached; no exceptions.

HBCU Week Sponsor Logos

Page 4

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE

I have read and understand the criteria and requirements and agree to all. I understand that lack of fulfillment of these criteria may result in loss of the award.

As a condition of scholarship receipt, I give permission to HBCU Week Foundation to use my name, photos, video imagery, video audio, interview content and other materials about me for promotional, publicity, marketing, or organizational purposes.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.

Save my progress and resume later | Resume a previously saved form