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12 PGCPS Students Named Posse Scholars, Will Receive 4-Year Full Scholarships

Twelve PGPCS students have been named Posse Scholars and each will receive four-year full scholarships.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Twelve Prince George’s County Public Schools high school seniors have been named Posse Scholars and will receive four-year, full-tuition college scholarships from The Posse Foundation’s partnering schools.

“We are proud to see our students join the esteemed Posse network,” said PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II. “Their dedication, resilience and academic excellence have paved the way for this opportunity and we look forward to the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.”

Since 2013, more than 70 PGCPS students have received Posse scholarships. This year’s recipients include:

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Bucknell University

  • Kyra Lee Charles H. Flowers High School
  • Jasmine Vong, Bowie High School
  • Kayden Wilkins, Frederick Douglass High School

Lafayette College

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  • Clovis Nkamga, Frederick Douglass High School

Lewis & Clark College

  • Manhattan Doles, Frederick Douglass High School

Sewanee: The University of the South

  • Emmanuel Bonojo, Largo High School
  • Nick Hernandez, College Park Academy Public Charter School
  • Jada Johnson, Frederick Douglass High School
  • Jesse Nwobike, Charles H. Flowers High School

University of Rochester

  • Abraham Omidiora, Chesapeake Math & IT Academy - South
  • Oscar Ramirez Soto, Bowie High School

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