Become a Nominator
If you are a high school or community-based organization located in any of Posse’s nine cities, you are eligible to nominate a limited number of students for the Posse Scholarship. Read More
Become a University Partner
In addition to being among the most selective institutions of higher education in the country, Posse partner colleges and universities are committed to fostering diversity on campus. Read More
Become a Career Partner
Each year, new companies and organizations join the Posse community, providing Scholars with increased opportunities and the workforce with a greater diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and talent. Read More
Video Testimonials
Our partner college and university VIPs discuss frequently asked questions about the partnership and program impact.
Latest News
Posse Bay Area Welcomes Newest Class of Scholars
Spring 2017Posse Bay Area kicked off 2017 with the inauguration of 21 young leaders from Bay Area high schools at an awards ceremony in the heart of San Francisco.
Bay Area Scholars Begin Pre-Collegiate Training
Spring 2017In preparation for their matriculation to college this fall, Posse Bay Area’s newest Scholars have begun Pre-Collegiate Training (PCT).
Academic Immersion Helps Prepare Scholars to Succeed
Fall 2016Part of Posse’s eight-month Pre-Collegiate Training program, Academic Immersion Day offers Scholars a preview of college academic life and helps them feel more prepared for the transition from high school.
Puget Sound Scholar Researches at California Academy of Sciences
Fall 2016Mauricio Mendez partnered with a senior microbiologist to study infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Illinois Wes. Signs On, BU Doubles Partnership
Spring 2016Illinois Wesleyan University will recruit its first Posse from New Orleans this fall, and Boston University, already recruiting from Atlanta, will select its first Posse from the Bay Area.
10 College Scholarships Awarded at Bay Area Ceremony
Spring 2016Ten incredible high school seniors—the first Posse Scholars selected from the Bay Area—received four-year, full-tuition college scholarships from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.
Puget Sound Scholar Sings at San Francisco Showcase
Spring 2016New Scholar Simone Moore, a senior at Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts, performed at a showcase for classically trained vocalists at St. Aidan’s Church in February.
10th Posse Chapter Opens in San Francisco Bay Area
Summer 2015In April, Posse commemorated the launch of its 10th chapter, Posse Bay Area, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Posse Board Chair Jeff Ubben.
Vanderbilt Alum, Army Veteran Leads Posse Bay Area
Summer 2015With a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a master’s from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, many years as a Posse staff member, and three years as a U.S. Army officer, Posse alumnus Leroy Foster is uniquely positioned to lead Posse’s 10th chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Universities of Michigan & Puget Sound Join Posse
Spring 2015The University of Michigan and the University of Puget Sound are the latest top institutions to partner with The Posse Foundation thanks to the leadership of their respective presidents, Mark S. Schlissel and Ronald R. Thomas.