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The Bonner Program consists of around 25-35 college students who demonstrate a commitment to community development and service learning in the greater Greensboro area. Divided into a cohort model among four class years, every Bonner Leader completes 120 hours of service learning per semester. Students selected for the program have displayed, through the application for admission process, an extraordinary commitment to civic engagement and social change.
Bonners attend biweekly meetings that focus on service learning topics and community engagement strategy. Bonners also meet biweekly with their class to progress through the Bonner Program Model.
Throughout their time at the College, Bonners participate in a series of “cornerstone” activities: First-Year Service Trip (typically taking place in the spring semester of freshman year), Second-Year Service Exchange with another Bonner Program, a Junior Capacity Building Project, and a Senior Capstone Project and Presentation of Learning.
First-year students interested in applying should contact the Office of Admission at at 336.316.2100 or admission@guilford.edu. Learn more about the program on the Scholarships and Grants page.
Every semester, each Bonner Leader completes 120 hours of service work. Students selected as Bonner Leaders have demonstrated, through the application for admission process, an extraordinary commitment to and engagement with community service.
Bonners attend monthly meetings that focus on service and community issues, as well as the productive accomplishments of their peers. Bonners also meet biweekly with their class to progress through the Bonner Programming Model.
Throughout their time at the College, Bonner Leaders participate in a First-Year Service Trip (typically taking place over Spring Break), Second-Year Service Exchange with another Bonner College, a Junior-Senior Capstone Project, and a Senior Presentation of Learning.