The Allegheny Bonner Program, started in 1998, is a unique program that merges leadership, education, and service to transform the lives of students as well as their campuses and local communities. Allegheny College is 1 of 75 schools that have the Bonner Program.
Currently, there are about 45 students in the Allegheny Bonner Program. This year, we will recruit an incoming class of 16 students, 8 Bonner Leaders and 8 Bonner Scholars.
What is an Allegheny Bonner?
Allegheny Bonner Service Leaders are:
- Committed to working alongside the Meadville community
- Dedicated to personal growth and social justice
- Enthusiastic about cultivating community
- Work to implement systems of compassion
- Change-makers
Allegheny Bonner Scholars (8 per yearly class) receive:
- A combination of grants, scholarships, and loans to meet total documented need based on the FAFSA
- Federal work study or campus employment for Bonner Hours
Allegheny Bonner Leaders (8 per yearly class) receive:
- Federal work study or campus employment for Bonner Hours
As an Allegheny Bonner, you will commit to…
- New Bonner Orientation (In addition to regular First Year Allegheny Orientation)
- 8-10 hours per week working with a local community organization
- Leadership development, community building and social justice training throughout the academic year
- Bonner Fall and Spring Semester Retreats
- First Year Students Service Trip
- Two Paid Summers of Service Internships
- Sophomore Exchange (Day-long or Overnight Immersive Exchange with another Bonner college/university)
- Senior Capstone Bonner Project
- Senior Presentation of Learning
- Check-Ins at Least Once Per Semester with the Bonner Coordinator or Director
For more information contact communityengagement@allegheny.edu.