The Posse Foundation began in 1989 when one student said, "I never would have dropped out of college if I'd had my posse with me." That simple idea of sending students to college together in teams, became the basis for what is today one of the most significant and recognized college success and leadership development programs in the United States.

Posse's comprehensive, high school through college program ensures that its Scholars persist and graduate with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to excel as strong, inclusive leaders in professional careers. Since its founding, Posse has selected and trained more than 14,200 Posse Scholars. These young people have won $2.44 billion in full-tuition, merit-based scholarships from Posse's partner colleges and universities and graduate at a rate of 90 percent.

Established in 2011, Posse New Orleans has served 543 outstanding young leaders who have received $112.3 million in scholarships from our top-tier partner schools: Case Western Reserve University, Providence College, Texas A&M University, Tulane University, and Villanova University. Today, Posse New Orleans is supporting 254 Scholars in the program and boasts 228 alumni.