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The Posse Program at Bard College

The Posse Program at Bard College

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Bard College partners with the Posse Foundation to recruit talented young leaders from diverse backgrounds as Bard students. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition scholarships from Bard, where they attend as members of a team. Other supports include eight months of pre-college training leading up to matriculation and faculty mentoring once enrolled. Bard Posse Scholars currently attend from Atlanta. Bard enrolled its first cohort of Posse Arts Scholars from Puerto Rico in fall 2022.
 
What is Posse?
Event at Bard College for students and alumni/ae of the Equity and Inclusion Programs.

What is Posse?

The Posse model is rooted in the belief that a small, diverse group of talented students—a Posse—can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development. The Foundation identifies, recruits, and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.

Posse Scholars reflect the diversity of their school districts. To be considered for the award, students must first be nominated by their high school or a community-based organization. Nominees then take part in Posse’s Dynamic Assessment Process, an innovative, nontraditional method for assessing leadership and academic potential.
Learn More at possefoundation.org →

Scholar Highlight

Scholar Highlight

James W.
Class of ’26 | (he/him)

Major
Studio Arts and Architecture

OEI Scholarship
Posse (Atlanta)

Why Bard?
I chose Bard College because I wanted a new fresh environment from living in the city of Atlanta. I also really liked the way Bard formats their classes and programs. 

Scholar Highlight

How has OEI helped you?
My OEI scholarship has greatly helped me make a lot of new friends on campus as well as save money on resources and materials like books and art supplies. I have also been bestowed with access to numerous opportunities just simply for having the scholarship like fellowships and graduate programs.

What do you like to do on campus?
On campus, I attend clubs like the Black Student Organization and Brothers@Bard, as well as athletic clubs like rugby and ultimate frisbee.

What tips can you give to future Bardians?
My tips for future Bardians would be to try new things, get out of your comfort zone, and stop once in a while to enjoy the beauty of life!
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