Bonner Scholarship

Bonner Scholarship Requirements

• Bonner Scholars must complete 140 hours of unpaid community service, training and enrichment each semester (about 8-10 hours/week) for a non-profit organization.
• Bonner Scholars must complete two summers of 280 hours of community service each summer with a nonprofit organization. They may be paid for their summer service hours and work in their hometown.
• Bonner Scholars must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. 
• Bonner Scholars must participate in training and enrichment activities such as meetings, reflections and retreats.
• To qualify and apply:
  1. Interested students should have a cumulative high school GPA of at least a 3.0 
  2. Graduate in the top two-fifths of their class
  3. Demonstrate financial need based on Bonner Foundation guidelines
  4. Provide evidence of a proven commitment to service via their scholarship application, and if selected, their interview

About the Bonner Scholarship

• The Bonner Scholarship is a four-year scholarship program.
• Bonner Scholars receive $3,000 to $5,000 each year. This money is used to offset direct educational expenses.
• Bonner Scholars receive $2,500 for a living stipend while completing their summer service.
• After completing their summer service requirements, Bonner Scholars receive an additional $2,000 per year ($1,000 for the fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester). This money is used to offset direct educational expenses.
• In addition to the Bonner Scholarship, students may be eligible to receive additional federal, state and/or institutional aid.