Apply to the Bonner Leader Program
The University of Lynchburg is one of 70 colleges and universities in the Bonner network. The University’s goal is to imbue students with strong character and balanced perspectives and prepare them for effective leadership.
The University of Lynchburg’s Bonner Leader Program is an initiative of The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation and the University’s Center for Career Engagement Opportunities. Bonner Leaders serve 10 hours a week at a nonprofit, school, or government agency as part of a work-study placement. Besides their professional skills, Bonner Leaders develop deeper thinking skills through on-campus reflective exercises and educational programming. This helps students understand difference, power, and privilege and prepares them to become passionate leaders.
Program highlights include:
- An annual stipend of $3,000, distributed on a bi-weekly, along with an annual $1,000 scholarship.
- Upon completion of the four-year program, seniors receive an additional $1,000 scholarship.
- Summer orientation before the 2024-2025 school year begins. Incoming Bonner Leaders should register for the June 13-14, 2024 New Student Orientation session and plan to stay on campus for Bonner orientation June 14-16, 2024.
- 300 hours of community service and training per academic year, with an average of eight-10 hours per week.
- Team-building activities to help build a cohesive, supportive group of Bonner Leaders.
- Leadership development through projects designed and coordinated by students.
- Networking and professional events, as well as travel to regional or national conferences.
- Support from a dedicated professional staff and student leadership team.
