The Bonner Foundation and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine has launched a new graduate school partnership that expands tuition‑support opportunities for Bonner students and alumni pursuing advanced degrees in public health and related health sciences. Beginning in the 2026‑2027 academic year, qualified Bonner applicants can receive a 30% scholarship for select master’s programs, helping them advance their education and impact on community health.
Heinz College’s 2026 Policy Impact Lab offers a free, three‑day immersive experience in Washington, D.C., where undergraduates and recent graduates can collaborate with policy experts, faculty, and alumni on housing‑affordability solutions. The Bonner Network partnership benefits from an application‑fee waiver and a minimum $30,000 scholarship, with additional merit‑based aid considered. Participants can join a virtual kickoff on July 14 and the in‑person event July 17‑19, gaining hands‑on policy training and networking opportunities.
Wilkes University seeks a Bonner Leader Program Coordinator to lead and expand the four‑year civic‑engagement and leadership program for undergraduate students. The role involves chairing the Bonner Advisory Board, developing outreach and recruitment strategies, designing weekly educational sessions, and mentoring up to 40 Bonner Leaders while supporting additional university service initiatives.
The Bard College Summer Voting Rights Course offers a three‑credit, online program that educates college and advanced high‑school students on voting rights and civic engagement, with tuition subsidized to $150 and limited financial assistance available. The experience includes expert speakers, workshops, and a certificate for participants who complete the coursework and civic‑engagement hours. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preferred review deadline of May 1 and a final deadline of May 27.
The Black Girls Govern Ambassador Program is a free, nine‑month leadership initiative aimed at empowering college students to become civic engagement representatives on their campuses and in their communities. Participants receive monthly leadership workshops, semester funding for campus events, mentorship, and the opportunity to complete two advocacy capstone projects over the 2026‑2027 academic year.
