Established in 1991 by the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey, the Bonner Scholars Program is the premier scholarship program at Emory & Henry College. The Bonner Program offers 80 scholarships annually in return for eight hours of direct community service and two hours of reflection and participation in enrichment events per week.
Emory & Henry College agrees to meet 100% of a student’s financial need through the student’s subsidized Stafford loan eligibility, annual Bonner stipend, other scholarships and grants. Any outside scholarships will be included in the grant portion of a student’s package.
Requirements per Semester
- Perform 140 hours of community service
- Complete various journal writings and reflections on your service
- Participate in weekly Bonner reflection meetings
Requirements for Summer Break
- Complete two summers where students must complete 280 hours of direct community service and complete three journal assignments.
Contact:
Shannon Hoffman, Coordinator, Bonner Scholarship Program, and the Appalachian Center for Community Service
Email: shoffman@ehc.edu
