Corporate Social Responsibility is a movement that has newly sprung from the consciousness of the business world. It is only lately that successful and multi-national corporations have begun their undertaking of helping the very communities that they cater to. While definitely it is not a new idea, it was just only recently that the vision has caught steam. Companies now are more willing to reinvest the wealth that they amass in endeavors that help in improving society as a whole.

The oil company ExxonMobil has joined the trend of promoting corporate responsibility. ExxonMobil offers a variety of scholarships around the world. The investments are basically targeted in nurturing young and brilliant minds to ensure the company’s future later. In the United States, the company offers a series of scholarships in partnership with SECME schools. These scholarships aim to expand the diversity especially among students who are taking up programs in the field of math and engineering. Students belonging to minorities are mostly the awardees of these ExxonMobil Scholarships. Addressing the need to nurture the learning of math and the sciences among students is one of the goals that drive the corporation into giving these scholarships. The company also helps encourage highly qualified teachers in math and science education by giving them grants to improve their jobs and help them in their development. The company is also a strong advocate for women empowerment and learning.