The Bonner Program

The mission of the Bonner Scholar Program is to transform the lives of students and members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the world through service and leadership. The Bonner Program is designed to heighten the overall education students and members receive by asking them to engage in ongoing service work and helping them develop the experience, skills, knowledge, and values necessary to make that work meaningful and lasting.

Lindsey Wilson College Bonner Scholar Application:

Personal information

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Permanent Home Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Gender:

Preferred Pronoun:

First Language:

Ethnicity(Optional):

Do you have a Facebook account?

Yes

Do you have an Instagram?

Yes

Do you have a Twitter?

Yes

Education:

High School:

GPA:

ACT score:

Anticipated College Major(s):

Did your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents attend college?

Yes

Questions:

Please respond to the following questions. If a question has more than one part, please be sure to answer all parts.

What is your definition of community service? Why is it important to you?

In Bonner, a specific set of Common Commitments drive student development and scope of practice while at service sites. These commitments are: Social Justice, Civic Engagement, Spiritual Exploration, Diversity, International Perspective, and Community Building. Select one of these commitments and connect it to a current ethical dilemma you have personal experience with or have witnessed in your community. What steps would you take to create change? What impact can one person have on creating change with this issue?

If you are chosen to be a Bonner Scholar, you will be required to complete 140 hours of service per semester (8-10 hours a week), attend mandatory All-Bonner and Class Meetings, participate in events, and one-on-one meetings. Additionally, you are required to complete a summer of service during your college experience at an approved nonprofit. This is equivalent to a summer internship - 280 hours of direct service.

Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation and will be invited to participate in an interview during Talent Showcase in March 2022. Applicants who meet our early application deadline will also be invited to participate in a meet-and-greet opportunity with Bonner Program Staff and current Bonner Scholars in early Spring 2022.

References for Bonner Scholar Application:

References are not required for this application. However, you may choose to attach a letter of reference if you think it will add to your application.
References should be written by individuals not related to you, who are familiar with your community service involvement and/or your family responsibilities.
Applicants may submit the application without attaching references, and submit those via email to bonner@lindsey.edu at any time leading up to the application deadline. References are also welcome to email their letters directly to bonner@lindsey.edu.

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