The Posse Scholarship is a highly selective full tuition scholarship program that recruits and sends talented high school students to top-tier universities. Since 1989, the Posse Foundation has sent thousands of promising students to college who have otherwise been overlooked by the traditional college admissions process, and over 10,000 have graduated with a degree to date. Posse Scholars have a 94% college graduation rate and are committed to giving back to the communities they come from by using the skills they have gained.
Benefits
The POSSE Scholarship covers full tuition and other related expenses such as student fees, room, board and books at select partner universities. Selected scholars receive continuous support from the foundation throughout and after their college experience including mentoring, counseling, workshops and career opportunities.
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Eligibility
- Be a current high school senior accepted to one of Posse’s partner universities
- Demonstrate leadership and academic potential
- Be from underrepresented backgrounds in the college environment
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Deadline
The deadline for applications is typically in late September or early October. Check the application page for exact details.
Study Level
The scholarship is for students enrolling in a 4-year undergraduate degree program at one of Posse’s partner universities.
Website
For more information on the program and to access the online application, please visit: https://www.possefoundation.org/
How to Apply
The first step in applying for the Posse Scholarship is to identify the partner universities that the Foundation works with and to determine if you qualify as eligible applicant. Once you have met the criteria, visit the online application link and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the application. Finally, submit your application by the deadline. For other Scholarship Opportunities, Click Here
