Bonner

The Mission of the Bonner Scholars and Bonner Leaders Program is to transform the lives of students and members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the world through service and leadership. To achieve this vision, the Bonner Foundation provides service-scholarships to approximately 1,700 members annually. The Bonner Scholarship is designed to heighten the overall education students and members receive by asking them to engage in ongoing service work and helping them develop the tools and knowledge necessary to make that work meaningful and lasting.

Bluefield College was invited to become an AmeriCorps Bonner Leader School by the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation in the spring of 2001. The first class of AmeriCorps Bonner Leaders began their service in the fall of 2001. The program combines summer employment, off campus employment during the academic year, training in leadership and service, and a post-service AmeriCorps Education Award.

Receive Financial Benefits:

POSITION	NUMBER OF HOURS	FINANCIAL AWARD
Half-Time (2 years)	900 hrs	$2,675.00
Quater- Time (1 year)	450 hrs	$1415.00
Minimum - Time (1year)	300 hrs.	$1,132.00

Five Reasons to Become a Bonner Leader!

· You get to serve those around you

· You get a free sweatshirt

· You get extra money for college

· You get to be a part of an organizationr

· You get to be a part of something bigger than yourself

Bluefield College is currently in the process of accepting applications for new members into the program for the Fall 2011.

If you would like to be a part of something bigger than yourself by being in the Bonner Leader Program feel free to fill out an application or for more information contact:

Kristen Garrett
3000 College Drive Box 64
Bluefield, Virginia 24605
Phone: 276.326.4471