Scholarship · Renews each year

Bonner Scholars Program

The Bonner Scholars Program funds the full cost of college for U.S. students with significant financial need at roughly 20 partner colleges and universities, in exchange for a sustained community-service commitment.

  • Open to international students
  • Highly selective

About

Scholars serve 8 to 10 hours per week during the school year and 280 hours over the summer, alongside financial support that can include summer internship funding. Because each partner school runs its own admissions and Bonner selection process, students must apply directly through the college they hope to attend.

Who can apply

Where you live
Open worldwide
International students
Can apply

Eligibility for the Bonner Scholars Program is determined by individual partner schools, and students must apply through one of these schools.

What it takes

  • EssayNeeded
  • Recommendation lettersNeeded
  • InterviewNeeded
  • PortfolioNot needed