THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
14 WALL STREET NO 8A-60NEW YORK, NY 10005 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. The Foundation extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams ("Posses") of 10 students. The Foundation's partner universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships.
Description
Founded in 1989, Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams-Posses-of 10 students. Posse partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships.