Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016
Applications due Feb. 15
The Feb. 15 deadline to apply for the Rider Bonner Community Scholar Program is nearing.
The Rider Bonner Community Scholar Program is a community service leadership development scholarship program that exposes members to issues social justice while providing them hands on experience to impact their community.
Rider Bonner Community Scholars serve in small teams with several primary community partners to address issues of hunger, homelessness, adult literacy and risk youth in the Trenton area. Students accepted into the program are assigned to one primary site for the academic year based on their preferences and each agency鈥檚 needs.
Expectations from members:
- Complete 8-10 hours of community service per week at assigned site
- Attend weekly training and enrichment opportunities
- Complete at total of 300 hours of community service (includes the meetings) between September and May
- Attend required events such as New Bonner Orientation, All Bonner Kick-Off, Bonner Winter Retreat, and Campus Wide Days of Service
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Abide by the rules and policies of the University and strive for personal and academic excellence at all times.
Benefits for all members:
- Receive a $1,175 Education Award upon the completion of 300 hours
- Receive a bi-weekly stipend totaling $2,175
- Priority registration for classes
- Opportunities to attend national conferences
For more information, email bonner@rider.edu or stop by Office 123 in the Bart Luedeke Center on the Lawrenceville campus.