Posse Arts Program
The Posse Foundation
About
The Posse Arts Program identifies and supports high school students who are inspired visual artists, theatre artists, dancers, filmmakers, animators, or musicians. Candidates are nominated through Posse’s network of public high schools and community-based organizations. Selected students compete for a Posse Scholarship and receive Pre-Collegiate Training and Campus Program support. The program focuses on identifying talented young leaders who may be overlooked by traditional measures.
To broaden the pool of students who enroll at the best institutions of higher education by identifying talented young leaders who might be missed by traditional criteria.
Who can apply
Be nominated by a participating public high school or community-based organization in Posse’s network (20-plus cities).
“Posse works with a network of public high schools and community-based organizations in 20-plus cities who nominate talented and diverse students.”
Be a high school nominee (the applicant must be a high school student nominated for the Posse Scholarship).
“High school nominees for the Posse Scholarship.”
Be an inspired artist in visual art, theatre, dance, film, animation, or music.
“Do you know a high school student who is an inspired visual artist, theatre artist, dancer, filmmaker, animator, or musician?”
Demonstrate leadership potential as an outstanding young leader.
“Posse recruits outstanding young leaders from cities across the country.”