The Bonner Scholars program is not about volunteer hours. Students are involved in long term civic engagement projects that result in tangible outcomes for the community while connecting their classroom experience with real world questions and issues. In this way, Bonner Scholars play a key role in the historic mission of the College to connect learning with civic responsibility.
Bonner Scholars
Bonner Orientation at Scott's
Bonner Orientation at Scott's
First Wild Card Night of 2021-2022
Bonner Orientation at Scott's
First All Bonner Meeting of 2021-2022
First All Bonner Meeting of 2021-2022
Bowling with Mentoring Project
Bowling with Mentoring Group
Various activities of Bonners around campus
EHC Garden
Junior Bonner students met up with other VA Bonner programs to grow in connection and experience.
Junior Bonner students met up with other VA Bonner programs to grow in connection and experience.
Junior Bonner students met up with other VA Bonner programs to grow in connection and experience.
How do I become a Bonner Scholar?
We admit 20 Bonner Scholars each academic year. Students who qualify should demonstrate financial need as well as a commitment to civic engagement. The primary purpose of the Bonner Scholarship Program is to expand access to a high quality four-year education.
For students who are admitted into the Bonner Scholarship Program, Emory & Henry commits to provide a financial aid package that meets 100% of a Bonner’s demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to the Bonner Scholarship, the total financial aid package may be comprised of the following based on eligibility and demonstrated need:
E&H grants (based on FAFSA)
E&H merit scholarship (if eligible, awarded at the time of acceptance to Emory & Henry College)
Federal grants (only available to students who are eligible to file a FAFSA)
Federal Student Loans (only available to students who are eligible to file a FAFSA)
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (only available to students who are a resident of the state of VA)
Established in 1991 by the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey, the Bonner Scholars Program is the premier scholarship program at Emory & Henry College.
Form lasting bonds and friendships on campus and in the local community
Develop leadership skills on campus and beyond
Explore your passions through civic engagement projects
Travel domestically and abroad
Fund your education at Emory & Henry
Receive help paying off your student loans when you graduate
As a Bonner Scholar, you will…
Attend New Bonner Orientation to meet and get to know other Bonners in your class
Be involved in a wide range of projects in the community
Participate in regular group reflection and project team meetings
Create a civic engagement e-portfolio that showcases your experiences and the skills you will develop
Complete projects during the summer at an agency of your choosing
Common Commitments of the Bonner Program:
The Bonner Program has identified six common commitments in service. These common commitments serve as a guide for helping us deepen our service experiences and become more effective agents of change.
Social Justice: Advocating for fairness, impartiality, and equality while addressing systemic social and environmental issues.
Civic Engagement: Participating intentionally as a citizen in the democratic process, actively engaging in public policy and direct services.
Community-Building: Establishing and sustaining a vibrant community of place, personal relationships, and common interests.
Spiritual Exploration: Exploring personal beliefs, values, and spirituality encountered in service while respecting the practices of others.
International Understanding: Developing international understanding that enables individuals to participate in a global society.
Diversity: Respecting and engaging the many different dimensions of diversity in our public lives.
