The Bonner Foundation

The Bonner Foundation The Corella & Bertram Bonner Foundation is a private philanthropic organization in Princeton, NJ.

Since the Bonner Scholars Program was piloted at Berea College in 1990-91, we have worked with colleges and universities to support students to attend college and to be active and involved in community service while in school. In the first few years, an initial group of schools were identified to participate in this service-based scholarship program. The Bonner Scholars Program now operates on 24

campuses and supports 1,500 students annually to be actively involved in community service and social justice issues. Each school supports a director and a coordinator who oversee the general operations of the Bonner Program and has between 30 and 100 Bonner Scholars. In 1997, the effort to replicate the Bonner Program began with six campuses that worked in partnership with campuses with the Bonner Scholars Program. There are now more than 60 campuses operating Bonner Leader Programs, bringing the total number of campuses in the Bonner Network to more than 80.

Registration Live! 2026 Bonner Congress: A National Summit for Student Leaders. Join interns and leadership team members...
08/31/2026

Registration Live! 2026 Bonner Congress: A National Summit for Student Leaders. Join interns and leadership team members from across the Bonner Network for a weekend of connection, skill-building, and action planning at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC (Oct 9–11). Students will represent their programs and bring their student voice to help shape Bonner’s national initiatives—alongside inspiring sessions, workshops, and time to strengthen campus consulting projects—plus community-building with peers from around the country.

🚨Attention Students: To attend, you must inquire with your Bonner Program campus staff about your approval to attend the 2026 Bonner Congress before submitting your registration.

Click the link below to learn more about this year’s Bonner Congress!

http://www.bonner.org/announcements/2026/8/24/registration-open-fall-2026-bonner-congress-a-national-summit-for-student-leaders-at-ymca-blue-ridge-assembly-oct-911

We welcomed 22 new staff and faculty from 16 institutions to the 2026 New Staff Orientation at Princeton Theological Sem...
08/26/2026

We welcomed 22 new staff and faculty from 16 institutions to the 2026 New Staff Orientation at Princeton Theological Seminary (July 26–29). This year we facilitated a flipped-classroom experience—plus design clinics and peer conversations—where participants explored recruiting and mentoring students, campus-unit collaboration, training and reflection design, and building reciprocal community partnerships.

We’re especially grateful to the New Jersey Bonner Program staff who attended and generously shared best practices from their campuses.

Their shared ideas will strengthen service-learning cultures across 65+ Bonner campuses and expand access, equity, and impactful public service.

Help us warmly welcome our new staff! To read more about the 2026 New Staff Orientation and who attended click the link below.

http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/8/26/bonner-network-welcomes-twenty-two-new-community-engaged-practitioners-at-2026-new-staff-orientation

🎓Celebrating Our Bonner Graduates! As we welcome everyone into a brand-new semester, we’re throwing it back with immense...
08/19/2026

🎓Celebrating Our Bonner Graduates! As we welcome everyone into a brand-new semester, we’re throwing it back with immense pride to celebrate the incredible seniors across the Bonner Network who graduated this past May and those finishing their journey this December!

Join us in honoring the University of Lynchburg’s 20th class of Bonner Leaders—dedicated scholars who completed thousands of service hours and left a lasting legacy of community impact. 💜 They were featured in a news article highlighting their program!

Click the link below to read more about Lynchburg’s 20th Bonner graduating class and program.

http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/8/19/lynchburgs-20th-class-of-bonner-leaders-graduates-university-of-lynchburg

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Expand your advocacy skill set with Zero Hunger Academy’s free, self-paced courses on hunger, policy, and civic engageme...
08/14/2026

Expand your advocacy skill set with Zero Hunger Academy’s free, self-paced courses on hunger, policy, and civic engagement.

Launched by the Congressional Hunger Center, the platform features modules like:
- The Basics: What is Hunger?
- How America Fights Hunger
- Hunger and Civic Engagement
- & Food is Medicine

Learn more about the Congressional Hunger Center, the Zero Hunger Academy and other opportunities offered to Bonners by clicking the link below!

http://www.bonner.org/announcements/2026/8/14/explore-zero-hunger-academy-free-self-paced-courses-on-hunger-amp-advocacy

Centre Bonner student Chloe Feddersen ’27 authored an article in Forbes championing student poll‑worker recruitment—shar...
08/14/2026

Centre Bonner student Chloe Feddersen ’27 authored an article in Forbes championing student poll‑worker recruitment—sharing how working Kentucky elections strengthened civic skills, built community connections, and sparked deeper public leadership.

Her story is a powerful reminder that democracy depends on people who show up—and that campuses can do more than encourage voting by helping students step into direct service on Election Day.

Read Chloe’s feature and explore how you can get involved as a poll worker (link below).

http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/8/14/centre-college-bonner-chloe-feddersen-27

Rider University’s Center for Community and Belonging proudly spotlights the Bonner Program on Mornings with Ken Rosato....
07/27/2026

Rider University’s Center for Community and Belonging proudly spotlights the Bonner Program on Mornings with Ken Rosato. Showcasing how Bonners are partnered with Trenton organizations to drive real‑world impact.

📍 Through hands‑on service and civic leadership, students deepen equity and access, creating lasting change for the community while building professional skills.

✨ Hear Vice President Darryl Mace share how this collaborative spirit fuels student growth and community resilience.

Click the link below to watch the segment.
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/7/23/hfrxonuclpy8m59n0lj5tfe6lrf66m

Bonner alum, Yayi Sonnabend ’23 steps into the role of Director of the Bonner Scholar Program at Lindsey Wilson Universi...
07/24/2026

Bonner alum, Yayi Sonnabend ’23 steps into the role of Director of the Bonner Scholar Program at Lindsey Wilson University, bringing her passion for service and leadership to guide the next generation of civic changemakers.

Under her direction, about 50 Bonner scholars will partner with 15‑20 community organizations across Adair, Russell, and Taylor counties, building equity and impact through 1,200 service hours each.

💫 Learn more about this inspiring milestone —click the link below!
http://www.bonner.org/news/2026/7/22/yayi-sonnabend-to-lead-flagship-service-program-at-lindsey-wilson-university

Centre College is hiring a full‑time Bonner Coordinator to lead civic & community engagement for 60 Bonner Scholars and ...
07/23/2026

Centre College is hiring a full‑time Bonner Coordinator to lead civic & community engagement for 60 Bonner Scholars and Leaders. This role offers housing, a meal plan, and the chance to mentor students through mentorship, program management, and impactful community projects.

🔗Click the link below to learn more or apply.
http://www.bonner.org/announcements/2026/7/22/ih7me8maf42eanlzxs9onv8m2glnq4

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