The Bonner Program Waynesburg University is proud to be one of only 21 higher education institutions in the country to offer the Bonner Scholarship, a prestigious service-based financial aid award, to approximately 15 eligible incoming freshmen each year. The Bonner Program Student Development Model follows “The Five E’s,” including expectation, explore, experience, example and expertise.
The progressive development takes scholars from exploring service options to gaining experience and ultimately obtaining leadership roles at service sites. Bonner Scholars are expected to participate in 8 to 10 hours of service and training each week, adding up to 140 hours each semester. Each student must also serve two summers for a total of 280 hours.
To be considered for the Bonner Scholar Program, an applicant should: • • • •
Be accepted to Waynesburg University Carry a minimum 3.0 GPA Qualify financially Successfully complete the scholarship application and interview process
through service.
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OUR STUDENTS ARE THINKERS AND DOERS. Six out of seven days a week, you’ll find them serving in the local community, and many use their spring and winter breaks to do extraordinary things for others. From providing love and hope to orphans in Guatemala and healthcare to Haitian refugees in the Bahamas, our students grow through serving others. You can too. years on 8 consecutive the President’s Higher
Education Community Service Honor Roll
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domestic and international partnerships that provide students with service opportunities such as work weekends and faith, learning and service immersion trips
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hours of academic service learning and community/ civic engagement yearly