Because it is part of a national program, the Bonner is known as a scholarship yet it perfectly embodies the characteristics of a fellowship at Rhodes.
If you are passionate about effecting positive change in the world, you may be a good candidate for this award. Each year, we select 15 incoming first-year students with exceptional records of leadership, community service and/or social justice work to participate in a unique, four-year leadership program.
As a Bonner Scholar, you will be challenged to connect your academic studies, personal beliefs, leadership skills and philosophy of service to real-life organizations and situations.
In return, we expect you to:
- Fulfill 10 hours of weekly service and leadership activities
- Make community service and leadership development one of your highest priorities
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.67
- Participate in special activities and annual retreats
- Attend a group service trip at the end of your first year
- Work in community service for two summers
What benefits will I receive as a Bonner Scholar?
- An award of $12,500 per year in addition to any other financial aid for which you qualify (not to exceed full tuition, room and board)
- $2,500 in earnings and living expenses for each of the two summers you participate in service projects
- An additional $500 available to senior Bonner Scholars for a final summer service project or for a special project during senior year
- A four-year program of leadership development, reflection and service activities
Bonner Scholarship
14, Jan, 2010