The Bonner Foundation

The Bonner Foundation The Corella & Bertram Bonner Foundation is a private philanthropic organization in Princeton, NJ.

Since the Bonner Scholars Program was piloted at Berea College in 1990-91, we have worked with colleges and universities to support students to attend college and to be active and involved in community service while in school. In the first few years, an initial group of schools were identified to participate in this service-based scholarship program. The Bonner Scholars Program now operates on 24

campuses and supports 1,500 students annually to be actively involved in community service and social justice issues. Each school supports a director and a coordinator who oversee the general operations of the Bonner Program and has between 30 and 100 Bonner Scholars. In 1997, the effort to replicate the Bonner Program began with six campuses that worked in partnership with campuses with the Bonner Scholars Program. There are now more than 60 campuses operating Bonner Leader Programs, bringing the total number of campuses in the Bonner Network to more than 80.

Davidson College’s Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement is hiring an Assistant Director for Civic Engagement Programs to ...
05/19/2026

Davidson College’s Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement is hiring an Assistant Director for Civic Engagement Programs to lead “Engaging in Democracy” initiatives, signature events, and student mentorship. This role amplifies our shared mission of community engagement, equity, and public service, fostering civic leadership across campus and beyond.

Click the link below to learn more and apply.
http://www.bonner.org/announcements/2026/5/19/davidson-college-hiring-assistant-director-for-civic-engagement-programs

Recently profiled by Rhodes College, Rachel Carroll ’26, Bonner Scholar who chose to stay rooted in Memphis and lead imp...
05/19/2026

Recently profiled by Rhodes College, Rachel Carroll ’26, Bonner Scholar who chose to stay rooted in Memphis and lead impactful community work! 📣 From guiding youth at Bridges USA to coaching the South Side Wildcats and advancing health equity research, Rachel embodies our mission of civic leadership and equity.

Her story highlights how Bonner Scholars translate scholarship into real‑world change—empowering neighborhoods, fostering public service, and inspiring future leaders.

Learn more about Rachel’s journey and how you can join the Bonner Network to make a difference. Click the link below to learn more.
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/5/19/staying-in-memphis-a-strategic-choice-for-bonner-scholar-rachel-carroll-26

TCNJ Bonners were recently recognized for their work with Mercer Street Friends and Gregory Elementary School—showing wh...
05/13/2026

TCNJ Bonners were recently recognized for their work with Mercer Street Friends and Gregory Elementary School—showing what sustained, relationship‑based service can look like in our communities.

Over the last few years, TCNJ Bonners have contributed hundreds of hours supporting classrooms, after‑school programming, and community events—helping create a caring, “family” atmosphere for students while providing extra support for teachers.

👏 Join us in celebrating this impact and learn more about how the TCNJ Bonners serve and lead in the NJ Community. Read the full story by clicking the link below:
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/5/13/tcnj-bonners-help-students-at-gregory-elementary-school-thrive-with-mercer-street-friends

Bonner alumni from different Bonner programs, University of Richmond and Macalester College, came together in Chicago f...
05/11/2026

Bonner alumni from different Bonner programs, University of Richmond and Macalester College, came together in Chicago for a hands-on service day with Chicago Canine Rescue—walking pups Dusk, Okra, and Porcini while strengthening community ties.

Service doesn’t end at graduation. It becomes a way to stay connected, show up for local partners, and lead with community.

Want to connect with your local Bonner alum? or want to share how Bonner impacted your undergraduate experience and beyond? Click the link below to read the full article and join the Bonner LinkedIn Group today!
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/5/8/bonner-alumni-in-chicago-reconnect-through-service

🌟 Celebrating Madilyn McGreevy’s 2,100+ service hours! Recently profiled by Rider University for her work through the Bo...
05/11/2026

🌟 Celebrating Madilyn McGreevy’s 2,100+ service hours! Recently profiled by Rider University for her work through the Bonner program, Madilyn—Bonner Community Leader at Rider—turned her commitment to equity and civic leadership into sustained, hands-on service: supporting children and families in Trenton, mentoring peers, and leading tutoring efforts that reached 500+ students.

Her journey also took her beyond New Jersey, from an AmeriCorps internship in Washington, D.C. to teaching in Barcelona—experiences shaping a future educator grounded in community engagement and care.

Join us in celebrating Madilyns work and community impact! To learn more about Madilyn’s story or about the Bonner Program click the link below!
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/5/6/rider-university-senior-completes-more-than-2100-hours-of-service-through-bonner-program

Join one of our graduate school partners, Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College in Washington, DC for the 2026 Heinz Policy Im...
05/05/2026

Join one of our graduate school partners, Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College in Washington, DC for the 2026 Heinz Policy Impact Lab (July 17–19) — a hands-on weekend tackling housing affordability through workshops, panels, and a Policy Solutions Lab. The conference will be focused on one of today’s most pressing issues: housing affordability.

✅ Open to students of all backgrounds + majors
🤝 Build your policy skills + meet changemakers (including Maryland Secretary Jake Day)

🔗 Learn more by clicking the link below
http://www.bonner.org/announcements/2026/5/5/heinz-policy-impact-lab-a-conference-for-future-leaders

Celebrating the journeys of Oberlin College Bonner Scholars Aina Tasso ’27, Erica Vu ’26 and Nyrobi Whitfield ’26, who a...
04/28/2026

Celebrating the journeys of Oberlin College Bonner Scholars Aina Tasso ’27, Erica Vu ’26 and Nyrobi Whitfield ’26, who are turning classroom learning into real-world community impact.

✨Aina has connected tutoring and local engagement with civic advocacy and global learning through micro-internships, plus research on Afro-Peruvian education through a Mellon Mays fellowship.
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/4/24/from-capitol-hill-to-mellon-mays-a-journey-in-engaged-scholarship

✨Erica has built confidence and leadership through behind-the-scenes work with the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra, mentoring teens as a camp counselor, and deepening STEM community through research and inclusive programming.
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/4/24/finding-confidence-and-community-through-oberlins-bonner-scholars-program

✨Nyrobi has shaped purpose through hands-on research and service, from aquatic science and marine ecology experiences to community engagement as a lifeguard and swim instructor, and sustainability leadership on campus.
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/4/24/from-the-great-lakes-to-the-east-coast-connecting-research-and-service

Their stories show how Bonner Scholars grow as leaders by pairing purpose with action.

📣 Read more about their stories by clicking the links above!

The University of Florida’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service is hiring for three in-person roles in Gainesville, FL...
04/27/2026

The University of Florida’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service is hiring for three in-person roles in Gainesville, FL: Assistant Director for Leadership & Community Engagement, Coordinator of Immersive Service Programs, and Career Coach for Career Pathways – Public Sector.

Join a team expanding service-learning, community engagement, and leadership development, and help students build transferable skills that prepare them for life after graduation.

✨ Click the link below to learn more about each position and apply.
http://www.bonner.org/announcements/2026/4/24/now-hiring-university-of-floridas-brown-center-for-leadership-and-service

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