National Programs
Big awardsVerified Sep 24, 2026

Bonner Scholars Program

Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation · 40 partner colleges

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WHAT YOU GET

Need-based aid

Partner colleges meet full documented financial need for US citizens (full need may be met for non-citizens) in exchange for a four-year community service commitment.

Who it's for

Students with financial need who commit to weekly community service.

  • 12th grade
  • Demonstrated financial need; each campus runs its own application and selection.

Partner schools

40 colleges. Tap one to see its awards.
Allegheny CollegeAverett UniversityBates CollegeBerea CollegeBerry CollegeBrown UniversityCarson-Newman UniversityCentre CollegeChristopher Newport UniversityClark Atlanta UniversityCollege of CharlestonCollege of Saint BenedictColorado CollegeConcord UniversityDavidson CollegeDePauw UniversityElizabethtown CollegeEmory & Henry UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityGuilford CollegeMacalester CollegeMaryville CollegeMorehouse CollegeOberlin CollegeRhodes CollegeRollins CollegeSimmons UniversitySpelman CollegeStetson UniversityThe University of TampaThe University of the SouthTusculum UniversityUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity of LynchburgUniversity of RichmondUrsinus CollegeWarren Wilson CollegeWashington and Lee UniversityWaynesburg UniversityWofford College

Timeline and how to apply

  1. 1
    Date not postedVaries by collegeEach partner college sets its own application process and deadline.
How it works
Apply through each partner college's admissions and Bonner program office.
Commitment
8-10 hours of community service per week during the school year and 280 hours in the summer, for four years.