探花直播 探花直播 of Cambridge has become the first higher education institution outside of the USA to partner with the Posse Foundation, offering graduate studentships to young people from under-represented backgrounds.听听
探花直播 探花直播 of Cambridge has become the first higher education institution outside of the USA to partner with the Posse Foundation, offering graduate studentships to young people from under-represented backgrounds.听听
This partnership has the potential to transform lives
Prof Bhaskar Vira
Initially offering one fully-funded studentship (fees and maintenance) for a Posse student accepted into a full-time MPhil programme in the Department of Geography within the School of the Physical Sciences, it is hoped that the affiliation will expand to offer more studentships in other departments.
Professor Nigel Peake, Head of the School of the Physical Sciences at the 探花直播 of Cambridge: 鈥淲e are excited about welcoming Posse alumni to Cambridge and proud to be Posse鈥檚 first international partner. This is a significant addition to our efforts to widen access and participation at Cambridge to ensure we continue to attract and nurture the brightest talent.鈥
Established more than 30 years ago, the Posse Foundation partners with 64 US colleges and universities each year, which together have awarded US$1.7 billion (about 拢1.3 billion) in scholarships to more than 10,000 students since 1989. In 2010, Posse was one of only 10 organisations that then-President Barack Obama chose to recognise with a portion of his US$1.4 million Nobel Prize award.
Although the overwhelming majority of Posse alumni come from low-income backgrounds and are under-represented minorities, the Foundation does not screen for race or need. Instead, Posse scholars are selected for their academic promise and outstanding leadership potential.
Deborah Bial, President and Founder, the Posse Foundation said: 鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with the School of the Physical Sciences, our first overseas affiliation. 探花直播need for visionary leaders in the environmental sciences has never been greater. 探花直播department of Geography at Cambridge, among the best in the world, produces scientists of the highest calibre, and this affiliation will help to ensure that Posse Scholars are among them. We look forward to working with Professors Peake and Vira and the entire team at Cambridge on this exciting new endeavour.鈥
Professor Bhaskar Vira, Head of the Department of Geography at the 探花直播 of Cambridge said: 鈥淭his partnership has the potential to transform lives. Posse awards are made on the basis of merit. Through this affiliation, the Department will admit talented students who will both benefit from and contribute to Cambridge鈥檚 vibrant community. We鈥檙e looking forward to meeting the first Cambridge Posse Scholar.鈥
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