Posse Scholars are catalysts for change on campus.

Impact on Campus

The concept of a Posse works for both students and college campuses, and is rooted in the belief that a small, diverse group of talented students—a Posse—carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for increased individual and community development. Identified for their leadership ability and overall motivation to succeed, Posse Scholars head campus organizations, encourage dialogue and programs that foster an inclusive campus environment and achieve academic success. Read More About Scholars’ Campus Impact

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Becoming a Scholar

Each fall, students are nominated by high schools and community-based organizations for their leadership and academic potential. Posse partner colleges and universities award merit-based leadership scholarships to multicultural teams of 10 students each. These teams (Posses) attend college together. Learn About the Nomination Process

Tri Trang Featured Scholar

Tri Trang is a third-year student in Union College’s highly competitive eight-year Leadership in Medicine Program—a combined bachelor’s, master’s and medical degree program. Read Tri’s Story.

Letter Excerpts from Scholars + Alumni

Download Scholars + Alumni letter excerpts thanking President Obama for his remarkable gift and recognition of Posse.

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President Obama Donates Portion of Nobel Peace Prize Money to Posse

Posted March 12, 2010

The Posse Foundation is one of only 10 organizations selected by President Barack Obama to receive a portion of the president’s $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize award money. News that Posse will receive a generous gift of $125,000 came via a White House announcement. Read More

Pepperdine Signs On and Hamilton Expands

Posted September 15, 2009

Pepperdine University has become Posse’s newest partner institution. In addition, longtime partner Hamilton College, already paired with Posse Boston, has expanded its partnership to become the third partner school for newly launched Posse Miami. Read More

Mount Holyoke, Penn, UCLA Join Posse, Bucknell Expands Partnership

Posted August 07, 2009

Mount Holyoke and The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) have partnered with Posse to recruit students from Miami. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and existing partner Bucknell University have also signed on with the Los Angeles chapter. Read More