We are thrilled to announce that the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service has increased the number of Bonner Scholarships awarded—from 2 to 5—for their Fall 2024 intake!

The Bonner Program Scholarship offers a Half-tuition scholarship awarded to up to five Bonner scholars pursuing full-time or part-time study. NYU Wagner waives the application fee for all Bonner alumni, regardless of the semester for which you apply, but the scholarship is only available to those applying for Fall enrollment.

Samvid Scholars is thrilled to announce that the application for our 2024 cohort is now open! The application deadline is April 8th, 2024, at 3pm ET. 

Samvid Scholars is a merit-based graduate scholarship program whose purpose is to empower mission-driven graduate students, with exceptional track records of impact, to drive transformative change for society through leadership development, community, and financial support.

The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. All scholars will have access to robust ongoing programming and will be part of an alumni community.

The Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, offers a two-year program to develop young leaders in public service. It provides financial aid, work-travel experiences, and a network of mentors. The program includes up to $50,000 in financial aid, a summer work-travel experience with a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing, a 10-year travel stipend, a fall summit, and access to a network of leaders. Applications are now open.

Oberlin College and Conservatory invites applications for the Programs Coordinator position, within the Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research. This is a full-time 12-month administrative and professional position reporting to the Director of the Bonner Center, under the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Positioned within the College of Arts & Sciences, the Bonner Center brings together students, staff, faculty, and community partners to promote student learning, advance scholarship, and respond to community-identified goals and needs. Equity and access are fundamental to the Bonner Center’s approach. The Center collaborates primarily in the City of Oberlin and throughout Lorain County where nonprofit and public sector organizations and residents work on a broad range of issue areas including education, food security, the arts, sustainability, historic preservation, immigration, and economic development. In addition, the Center fosters connections with national and international nonprofit organizations and NGOs, and supports the institution’s efforts to expand relationships in Cleveland while maintaining more proximal, long-standing local partnerships.

At Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities – disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential. 

Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support.  Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose. 

The final application deadline for the August 2024 intake in the full-time master’s programs at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College has been extended to February 1, 2024. 

As a reminder, the strategic partnership with the Bonner Foundation guarantees a 30% minimum scholarship award when Bonner Scholars, Leaders and Alumni enroll in one of Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy master’s programs. 

The Bonner Foundation is excited to announce that Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio) will host the 2024 Summer Leadership Institute from June 7-10. The SLI is the largest annual gathering of administrators, students, faculty, and field leaders in the Bonner Network. Register now and explore innovative work, attend workshops, and network with national nonprofit organizations and graduate schools. Visit the provided links for registration and workshop proposal submissions.

Job Opportunity at Wagner College: The Civic Engagement and Bonner Program Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and implementing the comprehensive vision for civic engagement. The coordinator will oversee the Bonner Program and other civic engagement programs for students, including planning and facilitating service opportunities, mentoring and advising Bonner Leaders, and maintaining relationships with community partners. They will also be involved in program development, assessment, and marketing. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of related professional experience and strong communication skills. To apply, interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Looking for a paid summer role abroad? Find out more about joining AMIGOS project staff!

AMIGOS is so excited to announce next summer’s project staff opportunities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama! Please visit this website to apply and review detailed job descriptions and dates.

The University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program is a 10-week intensive summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense, interested in pursuing careers in scholarly research. Interns will be matched with a Principal Investigator (PI) based on shared research interests. Throughout their time at Penn, interns will work with PIs and other lab mentors to develop laboratory and research skills essential for future graduate school experiences. In addition to laboratory work, interns will participate in seminars that will enrich their understanding of science, participate in professional development workshops, graduate school preparation seminars, and have the opportunity to present at the SUIP Symposium. SUIP is designed for students who aim to pursue a PhD or an MD-PhD in biomedical studies.

The Bonner Foundation is now accepting applications for the Summer 2024 National Internship. All Bonner Leader and Scholars are eligible to apply. Rising juniors and seniors, current 2024 seniors, and former National Bonner Foundation Interns are eligible to apply. The internship offers the opportunity to work in Princeton, New Jersey over the summer and provide professional development, training, and mentoring and the opportunity to help plan and implement the Bonner Summer Leadership Institute 2024. The internship will run from May 22 to July 13, with a compensation package of $5,000 and housing. Applications are due by February 7, 2024.

Internships provide guided learning experiences consisting of hands-on training, mentoring, attendance at educational events, and cultivation of contacts for the next generation of researchers, scholars, curators, and other museum, library, preservation, and heritage professionals – individuals who will assume the mantle of identifying, documenting, curating, and digitizing treasured artifacts that reflect African American history and culture.

Register for the applicant webinar on December 18 at 2 p.m. EST for an overview of the program and step-by-step application instructions.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education is hiring three summer 2024 reporting interns.

Stetson University in DeLand, FL (about 30 minutes from Orlando) seeks a Director of Diversity and Inclusion to join their team that includes the Center for Community Engagement, Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, and Office of Diversity & Inclusion.

This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Campus Life and works in concert with the university’s Executive Officer for Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion, and colleagues in Human Resources and the Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence to maximize opportunities for collaboration and outcomes around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The Director is responsible for developing and enhancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives focused on the support and belonging of undergraduate students from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds or identities at Stetson University. In alignment with the University values, the Director oversees the development, coordination, and administration of programs and activities that primarily serve multicultural undergraduate students at Stetson.  Additionally, the director collaborates closely with the Directors of Community Engagement and Religious and Spiritual Life for integrated programming and outcomes. As a university community, we aim to amplify Stetson's exceptional focus on a personalized educational and working environment where all community members can thrive as their authentic selves.

Bonner Foundation and the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania announce an increased scholarship for Fels’ Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs.

Bonner Scholars, / Leaders, alumni, or staff admitted will receive a guaranteed scholarship of $15,000 to pursue MPA and Executive MPA degrees, and all applications will receive waived application fees. The Fels curriculum, taught by high-level practitioners and distinguished Penn scholars, equips you with the analytical and managerial toolkit needed to enhance your public sector impact and solve societal challenges.

The Bonner Foundation is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, which will support Bonner students and alumni if  they pursue a master’s degree at the School. 

The Bonner Program, based in New Jersey, provides diverse low-income, under-represented, and first-generation students with the opportunity to attend college, while engaging their talents and education in building and supporting communities. It’s the largest privately funded, service-based college scholarship program in the country. 

As a result of this new collaboration, the Humphrey School will provide financial assistance including application fee waivers and guaranteed scholarships to Bonner students and alumni who attend the School, to alleviate the economic barriers to pursuing a graduate degree.