About the Scholarship
United Planet knows that Bonner Scholars and Leaders never stop giving back. Theresa Higgs, United Planet Advisory Board Member, and Bonner Scholar, University of Richmond, ’96-‘99, is the living role model.
Theresa serves United Planet, an international nonprofit organization based in Boston that shares the Bonner values of community building, civic engagement, diversity, international perspective, and social justice through its work in over 25 countries around the world. Every day, United Planet strives to empower students from across the nation to explore key global issues, immerse in foreign cultures, and serve side-by-side with local people in community projects worldwide.
In honor of the contributions that Theresa has made to United Planet, United Planet offers Bonner Scholars and Leaders five special scholarships for our Quest Volunteer Programs. In addition, Bonner Scholars always receive 5% off our Short-Term and Virtual Quest Programs year-round. (This cannot be combined with a scholarship).
These United Planet – Bonner International Scholarships encourage Bonner Scholars and Leaders to think, feel, and act globally so that they may embrace challenges and opportunities which transcend borders in a spirit of global community.
Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled students and returning to university for the fall semester. The scholarships may be used before the end of the current calendar year.
Scholarships
One Completely Funded Scholarship valid for any 4-8 week volunteer program in any of our Short-term or Mid-term Quest destinations
Two $500 Scholarships valid for a volunteer program in any of our Short-term Quest or Long-Term Quest destinations
*Travel Scholarships must be utilized between May and August of the current calendar yearTwo $250 Scholarships valid for any 1-6 month Virtual Quest
*Virtual Quest Scholarships must be utilized before the end of the current calendar year
Hear From Past Scholarship Recipients
Yayi (Garcia) Sonnabend & Allie Wilson, Bonner Scholars from Lindsey Wilson College on a 2 week immersion in Costa Rica, 2021
The two weeks that I spent in Costa Rica are memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. The nature was breathtaking, the food was delicious, the people were so kind, and the service was challenging and meaningful. The Bonner International Scholarship and United Planet helped me to form those memories, and for that, I will always be grateful.
Alexandra ``Allie`` Wilson Bonner Scholar at Lindsey Wilson College - 2 Weeks in Costa Rica, 2021
Volunteering abroad in Costa Rica is the single most meaningful service experience I have ever had. We were provided a wealth of opportunities to explore and immerse ourselves in the culture, participated in hands-on learning at the sea turtle conservation in Montezuma, and made lifelong friends from all around the world. The Bonner International Scholarship helped make this experience possible and for that, I will always be grateful.
Yahaira ``Yayi`` Garcia Bonner Scholar at Lindsey Wilson College - 2 Weeks in Costa Rica, 2021
Apply
To apply for a United Planet – Bonner International Scholarship, please complete the application below and email it to Scholarships Team at scholarships@unitedplanet.org. Please call (617) 874-8041 with any questions!
Submission deadline: March 31