Rhodes College

The Bonner Scholarship is for entering students who have a passion for service and social justice, and who require financial assistance in order to attend Rhodes. If you are passionate about effecting positive change in the world, you may be a good candidate for this award. In return, we expect you to: -Fulfill 10 hours of weekly service and leadership activities each semester -Make community service and leadership development one of your highest priorities -Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 -Participate in special activities and twice annual retreats -Attend a group service trip during spring break your first year -Attend a weekend service trip in the spring of your sophomore year -Work full time in community service for two summers What benefits will I receive as a Bonner Scholar? -A scholarship of $10,000 per year -A stipend of $1,500 per semester, based on fulfilling the weekly service requirement -Your documented need (as determined by the FAFSA) met through institutional and federal funding (if eligible), which may include subsidized loans $1,000 living stipend and $1,500 in earnings for each of the two summers you participate in service projects -An additional $500 available to senior Bonner Scholars for a final summer service project or for a special project during senior year -A four-year program of leadership development, reflection, and service activities