Posse Scholarship Program
Posse was founded in 1989 because of one student who said, “I never would’ve dropped out of college if I’d had my posse with me.” The simple idea of sending a group of students together to college so they could “back each other up” became the impetus for a program that today has identified, recruited, and trained more than 10,000 students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential. Posse Scholars are engaged members of the campus community and graduate at a rate of 90 percent.
Posse Mission
The Posse model works for both students and college campuses and is rooted in the belief that a small group of talented students—a Posse—carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development. Posse’s primary aim is to train these leaders of tomorrow.
Goals
Expand Opportunity
To expand the pool from which top colleges and universities can recruit outstanding young leaders from various backgrounds.
Strengthen Campus Engagement
To help these institutions build more interactive campus environments so that they can be more welcoming for people from all backgrounds.
Promote Student Success
To ensure that Posse Scholars persist in their academic studies and graduate so they can take on leadership positions in the workforce.
Program Requirements
Scholars participate in a Posse-specific FYEX course, mentor 1-on-1, and live on campus for their first year. Attendance at Posse orientations, campus visits, and Posse Big Meetings in the fall, and events such as the Posse Plus Retreat and Big Meetings in the spring are required. Additional participation is required in years two through four.
Important Scholarship Note
If students return during their cohort (four years from their first semester), the Posse scholarship can be reinstated if they meet all program requirements. Please be sure to reach out to the Program Liaison.
Posse at Texas A&M
Did you know? Since the program's establishment, the Posse Program expanded from Atlanta and Houston to include New Orleans (2023), Military Veterans (2023), and Dallas-Fort Worth (2024).
Signature Events
Fall Semester Signature Events
Posse Week - Career & Campus Visit
All first- and second-year Posse Scholars currently enrolled at Texas A&M University are required to attend the Posse Career Workshops. Seniors are required to attend the Senior Dinner. Optional career one-on-ones with Posse staff are open to all Posse scholars.
Big Meeting
All Posse Scholars currently enrolled at Texas A&M University are required to attend the All-Posse (Big) Meeting. First- and second-year Posse Scholars are required to meet with Posse staff.
Fall Football Tailgate
Saturday of Posse Week. Typically, a non-conference game.
Spring Semester Signature Events
Posse Plus Retreat
Spring Campus Visit
Big Meeting
Posse Graduation Celebration
Thursday of Commencement Week from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
