Graduate School Partnerships

The expansion of graduate school opportunities for Posse Alumni is a testament to Posse’s growing reputation for excellence among institutions of higher education. Below is a list of graduate schools that offer scholarships and other forms of financial aid to support graduate study for Posse Alumni. For the most complete and current information about these programs, please visit each school’s website.

How to Apply

All programs require Posse Scholars + Alumni to complete and submit the regular application, which may include the submission of GRE, LSAT and/or GMAT scores, academic transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, and a resume. Visit the university websites for application information. To connect with other graduate-school-bound Scholars + Alumni, please visit the Posse Forums. If you are interested in any of the graduate school scholarships, please contact National Alumni Relations Officer Miriam Schwartz at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon is a national research university of over 7,500 students and 3,000 faculty, researchers and administrative staff. The School of Public Policy and Management is one of the nation’s leading public policy research institutions. The School of Information Systems and Management consistently ranks among the world’s elite in information technology and information technology management. The Heinz College is offering one Posse Alumnus/Alumna a full tuition graduate scholarship to the School of Public Policy & Management or the School of Information Systems & Management. In addition, Heinz College will provide tuition reduction scholarships to Posse Alumni who matriculate into a full-time master’s degree program.

Northeastern University

Northeastern University’s College of Business Administration is in its second year of offering one scholarship to a Posse Alum who is accepted into their full-time M.B.A. program, which is known for its strength in global management and close ties with the business community. It features a six-month corporate residency with a top-notch business firm, providing students opportunities to actively manage important projects and interact directly with executives. Applicants will be evaluated on their work experience, demonstrated leadership ability, academic background and personal qualities.

Northwestern University

The Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern Law are each offering two graduate scholarships to Posse Alumni who are accepted into the full-time M.B.A. or J.D. programs. The law school’s scholarship covers full tuition, while the business school will provide at least half tuition. Northwestern’s business and law schools are among the highest ranked and competitive graduate programs in the world. The Kellogg M.B.A. and the Northwestern J.D. are degrees that command respect in an array of industries and will connect you with a worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni.

The University of Washington

The University of Washington (UW) has expanded its existing fellowship opportunity at the Evans School of Public Affairs to include programs in the College of Education, School of Social Work and the Information School. In addition to full tuition, the award also includes a monthly stipend and health benefits for two academic years. The Education School requires recipients to participate in a teaching, research or staff assistantship during their second year in order to be eligible for the full-tuition waiver. All programs offer a rich and rigorous curriculum, an engaged and accomplished faculty, highly motivated students, and are committed to improving the quality of public and nonprofit service.