National Graduate School partner, Brown Education Department's two Master's programs, application deadline is fast approaching on January 15, 2026. Learn more about their Master programs and the benefits offered to Bonners in the network.
Register to attend the American University School of International Service Open House!
The American University School of International Service is hosting graduate open houses in November, offering both in-person and virtual options for prospective students to explore graduate programs and connect with the SIS community. Bonner Leaders and Scholars can benefit from application fee waivers and have access to five $20,000 scholarships reserved specifically for Bonner alumni each year. The in-person event takes place on November 6th from 6:00-8:30 PM on campus, while the virtual open house is scheduled for November 15th from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM (ET).
Applications Open: Brown University's Education Graduate Programs
Graduate School Partner: NYU Wagner Accepting Applications for Fall 2025
The NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service offers a unique opportunity for Bonner alumni through their partnership with the Bonner Program. The collaboration provides a half-tuition scholarship for up to two Bonner alumni pursuing either a Master of Urban Planning or Master of Public Administration degree. Available to both full-time and part-time students for Fall enrollment, this opportunity demonstrates NYU Wagner's commitment to supporting students dedicated to service, equity, and community impact. Additionally, the partnership extends application fee waivers to all Bonner alumni, regardless of their intended enrollment semester.
Grad School Partner Humphrey School of Public Affairs Accepting Applications For Fall 2025!
Bonner grad school partner, The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is welcoming applications for Fall 2025. They offer masters programs focused on public policy, human rights, environmental issues, and international development. Special benefits for Bonner Scholars/Leaders and alumni include application fee waivers, $10,000 minimum scholarships for in-state students, and both $10,000 scholarships plus non-resident tuition waivers for out-of-state students.
Graduate Opportunity: LSE Doctoral Collaborative Studentship on Citizenship, Policy and Climate Change
The London School of Economics (LSE) is encouraging students to apply for an opportunity that has just arisen for a unique LSE doctoral study programme, with 15 January 2025 as the deadline. This opportunity may especially appeal to students interested in the involvement of ordinary citizens in policy formation processes, particularly in view of barriers to participation from poverty or disability and with regard to climate change – and students excited about a chance to carry out collaborative research that has tangible public impact. This also might be of interest to political theorists who are eager to bridge philosophical with empirical inquiries.
Bonner Graduate School Partnership Booklet Now Available
The Bonner Foundation is happy to announce that is has published a compilation of graduate schools and organizations that offer special benefits for graduates of the Bonner Program and in some cases for Bonner Staff (e.g., partial- and full-tuition scholarships, application fee waivers). The booklet and more information on our graduate school partnerships can be found at http://www.bonner.org/graduate-school-partnerships.