Bonner Scholarship Application

Waynesburg Bonner Scholarships are annual awards of $3,000-$5,000. Bonner Scholars are expected to complete 140 hours of unpaid community service for non-profit organizations and training and enrichment each semester (about 8-10 hours/week).The Bonner Program also requires two summers of 280 hours of community service each summer with a non-profit organization (minimum of seven weeks).

To qualify, students should have a cumulative high school GPA of at least a 3.0, graduate in the top two-fifths of their class, demonstrate financial need based on Bonner Foundation guidelines, and provide evidence of a proven commitment to service. Fifteen awards are offered each year to the incoming freshman class. Students receiving the Bonner Scholarship are ineligible for the Stover Scholarship or Founders Scholarship.

All Bonner Scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

Deadlines:

Application for the Bonner Scholarship (this form) is due by January 10, 2025

By checking this box, I confirm I have received a notification indicating I have been admitted to Waynesburg University for the fall 2025 semester.

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

We receive numerous applications each year for our 15 positions in the Bonner Scholars Program. What unique attribute(s) will you bring to our community?

How have you contributed to your community?

BONNER SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY: Why do you hope to continue your education at Waynesburg University? What are your educational and/or professional goals? How will your goals relate to your participation in the Waynesburg University Bonner Scholars Program?

BONNER SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY: Please choose a particular community service or volunteer opportunity in which you have been involved. Explain the effect of the experience upon those you served, the larger community, and yourself. What did this opportunity mean to you? How were you a leader through that experience?

How are you planning to finance your college education?

Please provide a list of your extracurricular activities.

Please list the leadership positions or roles you have held in your school, community, and/or church.

Please list any community service activities in which you have participated within your school, community, and/or church.

Upload

*REQUIRED: Please upload a photo of yourself for the committee. (A school photo or senior photo is recommended)

OPTIONAL: You may upload a resume

OPTIONAL: You may upload a letter of recommendation

Next Steps

The Scholarship Committee will notify you via email by January 31, 2025 if you qualify for an interview.

Signature

By checking this box, I hereby grant Waynesburg University permission to release my academic and parental contribution information to the Waynesburg University Scholarship Committee.

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