College Possible students have been seeing success as Posse scholars for over five years. Just last year, three College Possible students were selected as semi-finalists. This school year, of the whopping six College Possible students selected as semi-finalists, two students, Rainie and Rafael, were awarded the prestigious title of Posse Scholar. Rainie and Rafael plan to attend Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota next fall.
Each year, the Posse Foundation recruits students with leadership potential and connects them with full-tuition scholarships. From September to December each year, Posse conducts a unique evaluation method designed to identify young leaders who might be missed by traditional admissions criteria but who can excel at selective colleges and universities. Students are nominated at the end of their junior year and after their application is accepted, they go through rigorous group and individual interviews during the beginning of senior year.
Spencer Wakefield, senior project program coordinator, worked with AmeriCorps coaches to identify potential student applicants. If a student is selected as a scholar, they join a “Posse” of students at a partner college and their tuition is paid in full. The Posse Foundation believes that a diverse group of talented students (a Posse) can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development. Being selected as a Posse Scholar finalist is a distinct honor for a College Possible student!
Being selected as a Posse Scholar is a life-changing opportunity that removes the financial barriers of obtaining a college degree. The Posse Foundation supports scholars through pre-collegiate training, a four-year campus program, and a career program that includes development workshops, fellowship programs, and support from an extensive alumni network. College Possible Minnesota is proud of the all the students we serve and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Congratulations and good luck!
This year six College Possible students were selected as finalists, thanks to their hard work, dedication, and assistance from their College Possible coach. Interested in free college coaching? Apply now.