Bonner Scholars Program
The Bonner Scholars Program is an important part of Guilford's Community Learning Program. Sixty Bonner Scholars, 15 each year, are selected based on their high financial need and their demonstrated commitment to serve during their high school careers. Accepted students receive scholarship funds and extensive training in return for their commitment to the 4-year program. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible; admissions decisions to the program are made on a rolling basis.
Funded by the Bonner Foundation in Princeton, N.J., the Bonner Scholars Program operates in 25 colleges and universities in the U.S. Our Bonner Scholars form a committed core of Guilford students actively contributing to the wider community, each performing 140 hours of service a semester, and two summers of 280 hours. Bonner Scholars are encouraged to link their volunteer work with their career goals, and are free to choose service placements in their areas of interest and expertise. Students may receive internship credit for their work, and are allowed to accept paid positions with non-profits for summer service. To advertise a volunteer opportunity, to receive a scholarship application, or to recommend a prospective student for the Bonner Scholars Program at Guilford College, call Elizabeth Balof-Bird, Bonner Scholars Coordinator for Community Learning at (336)316-2452 and email either balofbirdte@guilford.edu or bonner@guilford.edu
The Bonner Foundation has also developed a network of non-profit organizations, called Bonner Partners, who are specifically interested in working with Bonner Scholars through internships, alternative break projects and post-graduation opportunities. Bonner Partners have the opportunity to recruit and communicate with students from all 25 Bonner schools. Applications to become a Bonner Partner are available on the Foundation's website, www.bonner.org