2023 Bonner graduating cohort group photo with eleven students
  1. 入学 & 援助
  2. 奖学金 & 奖学金
  3. 邦纳程序

邦纳程序

受教育的机会. 服务的机会.

The 邦纳程序 at Centre attracts students from across the United States who are daily changemakers and are passionate about serving their communities. Our students access an elite liberal arts education while also growing personally and professionally through core program experiences, 直接的服务, 一对一的指导, 并连接到全国网络.

项目概述

四年以上, Bonners dive deep into the issues affecting our society by completing a four-year paid internship with a local nonprofit, engaging with their cohort through cornerstone experiences, 参加每周的专题会议.

期待什么

四年合作伙伴关系

All Bonners must complete 120 hours of service-work each semester with a nonprofit partner in the community (totaling an impressive 960 hours by graduation). Our 35+ nonprofit partners are truly co-educators who offer Bonners direct mentorship throughout their four years

基石的经历

Group photo of students working on service project on site

Cornerstone experiences are cohort-based programs and projects that every Bonner student will participate in during their four years:

  • First Year Service Trip - immersive service experience in Caretta, West Virginia
  • Sophomore Exchange- service conference that brings together sophomore Bonners
  • Junior Legacy Project - project-based problem solving with a nonprofit partner
  • Senior Presentations of Learning - presentations by each senior that connects their Bonner experience to their post-graduate endeavors

每周例会

Weekly meetings bring together all Bonners for a topic- focused presentation by a guest speaker or fellow students.  过去的例子包括:

  • 服装垃圾的全球影响 
  • 儿童文学的多样性 & 本禁令 
  • 工会 & 罢工 
  • 国际产妇保健 
  • 统计数据 & 社会正义 
  • 留学伦理 
  • 性别如何塑造我们对身体的看法 
  • 金融知识 & 学生贷款

经济利益

The 邦纳程序 is made up of Bonner bwin体育s and Bonner 领袖s. While both bwin体育s and 领袖s participate in the same program, the financial aid package for bwin体育s differs from 领袖s based on need.

邦纳资金bwin体育领袖
奖学金30000美元(可再生)优先考虑基于需求的经济援助
服务之夏每暑期3,500美元*每暑期3,500美元*
联邦工作研究每年$2,200(完成240小时的服务工作)
上升长者基金$500(成功完成三年级)

*Two summers required of bwin体育s, one summer recommended of 领袖s.

Bonner group of students using a heart symbol with their hands

邦纳基金会

与全国网络连接

大专院校, 地方和国家的非营利组织, 以及一个蓬勃发展的校友网络, 通过服务来改变人们的生活

与其他邦纳人联系

额外的好处

校园社区

邦纳在保龄球馆的合影

Connection to community is a core part of the Bonner experience. You will be a part of a 15-person cohort and a 60-person program so engagement with other Bonners will be constant. You will get to know one other through community building events like game nights, 电影观看派对, 研究会话, 团体服务. Bonners grow together and are plugged into the broader community through service.

研究生院合作

毕业后你打算继续深造吗? Through partnership between select institutes of higher education and the Bonner Foundation, Bonner students and alumni receive some form of financial assistance, 例如免除申请费, 学费折扣, 部分或全额学费奖学金, and/or stipends to alleviate the economic barriers to pursuing a graduate degree.

卓越的行动

超过25年, the 邦纳程序 at Centre has supported students who exhibit excellence and make a positive impact in their communities.
伊丽莎白·斯特朗扬爆头

Elizabeth Strojan ' 06

Elizabeth (Wisman) Strojan named Executive Director of the Louisville Metro 住房 Authority after a stint as VP at the New York City 住房 Development Corporation

Eh Nay Thaw在抗议期间使用扩音器

嗯，不，解冻

Eh Nay Thaw has led protests across Myanmar in response to the ongoing crisis and military coup in his home country

玛丽·神风kazi邦纳卡

21岁的玛丽·神风子

玛丽·神风子获得了著名的兰格尔奖学金, a highly competitive award for individuals interested in foreign service and diplomacy

如何申请

1

申请入学

1月15日前申请. We use the Common Application exclusively, and there is no fee to apply.

2

提交候选人表格

Complete a 邦纳程序 Candidate Form to indicate your interest in the program. 这份表格的截止日期是2024年1月15日.

3

面试过程

在审查, finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual interview process with 邦纳程序 staff members and student leaders.

常见问题

Eligible students demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. The 邦纳程序 includes Bonner bwin体育s who demonstrate high financial need by having a Student 援助 Index (SAI) of less than $15,000 and Bonner 领袖s who qualify for 联邦工作研究. 国内学生有资格获得这些机会. 不需要美国国籍. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for this program.

To nominate a student use the Centre College 奖学金 Nomination Form. Check “Special 奖学金” in the form to reveal the 邦纳程序. 可接受的提名人包括:学校辅导员, 核心课程教师, 社区组织联络, 雇主, or independent college counselor who can attest to the student’s qualifications.

提交提名表格

There are seven Common Commitments of the 邦纳程序.

  1. 多样性
  2. 社会正义
  3. 公民参与
  4. 社区建设
  5. 国际化的视角
  6. 健康
  7. 心灵探索

All Bonners commit to working 6-8 hours per week (120 hours per semester), 参加每周例会, and participating fully in New Bonner orientation and All Bonner retreats. Additionally, Bonner bwin体育s must complete two Summers of Service.

Bonners can complete their service work at a 501(c)(3) non-profit or not-for-profit organization. 市政办公室 & 社区 Engagement has over 35 pre-existing partnerships with local organizations, but Bonners are able to propose new community partnerships as well. 了解更多关于我们的社区合作伙伴 by visiting CentreEngage, Centre’s service tracking platform.

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