Located in Greeneville, TN, Tusculum University’s Center for Civic Advancement invites applicants to serve as the Bonner Leader Program: Graduate Assistant/Bonner Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for working with the Bonner Leader Program, a service and leadership-oriented program. The GA position will also be an assistant to the Director and Assistant Director of the CCA with various duties and assignments. The Coordinator also supports various civic engagement and community service activities on campus and in the community.

This is an in-person, on-campus position. Applicants must be accepted into a TU Masters Program: MBA, MAOT, MASA. Tuition is covered by Tusculum University (books and additional fees not included) and a stipend is provided for the duration of the position.

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. 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.

The Bonner Foundation is thrilled to announce an expanded partnership with the School for International Training through their SIT Graduate Institute. SIT Graduate Institute offers Full-Time Global Programs, Part-Time Hybrid Programs—including a Doctorate in Global Education (EdD)—that address today’s most critical issues. This partnership will extend the opportunity for Bonner Alumni and for current Bonner Staff (Bonner program/campus staff on campuses and Bonner Foundation staff) to be eligible for a tuition scholarship towards the graduate degree program(s).

Bonner Scholars/Leaders and Alumni are invited to participate in two upcoming opportunities with Bonner Graduate School Partner, the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government.

Executive MPA (EMPA) Info Session & Meet and Greet: The application deadline for the Fels EMPA program is coming up on April 15 and we encourage Bonner Leaders and Scholars who may be interested in pursuing a graduate degree to apply. We’re hosting a general virtual information session on March 14 and an EMPA-specific virtual “Meet and Greet” on April 2. Bonner alumni receive an application fee waiver and are guarantee a scholarship of at least $15,000 if admitted.

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) has announced a new fellowship designed to engage a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs. The CGI Fellowship aims to equip them with essential resources and mentorship to develop and execute initiatives tackling pressing global challenges. In the inaugural 2024 year, the CGI Fellowship will choose 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action- new, specific, and measurable projects dedicated to addressing critical challenges including the climate crisis, global health inequity, and humanitarian crisis. More information about this new Fellowship is available here: www.clintonglobal.org/fellowship.

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.