The Posse Foundation

The Posse Foundation began in 1989 because of one student who said, “I never would have dropped out of college if I had my posse with me.” This idea gave rise to an innovative national program aimed at identifying diverse, urban public high-school students with exceptional leadership talents, who can achieve academic success at top- tier partner colleges and universities. Partner schools admit these students as "posses" of 10, providing full-tuition, merit scholarships and crucial peer support. Through a comprehensive high school through college program, Posse ensures that its Scholars graduate with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to become strong, inclusive leaders in their professional careers.

To date, Posse has selected and trained over 12,442 Scholars from ten major metropolitan areas across the United States, receiving $2 billion in scholarships from partner institutions. Remarkably, Posse Scholars boast a graduation rate of 90%, surpassing the national average of 60%. Currently, Posse maintains 90 partnerships with 64 leading colleges and universities and supports over 3,998 Scholars pursuing higher education. With more than 7,275 alumni, Posse is actively working toward its long-term goal of building a network of diverse, strong leaders who can unite people and contribute to a more just and equitable society.

Posse Miami: Established in 2009, Posse Miami has served 796 outstanding young leaders who have received $156.3 million in scholarships from our partner schools. Today, Posse Miami is supporting 284 Scholars in the program and boasts 447 alumni.