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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

- Mahatma Gandhi

The Bonner Scholars Program

Waynesburg is proud to be one of only 23 "Bonner Scholar Schools" in the country, and only one of two in Pennsylvania. With support from the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, based in Princeton, NJ, this unique scholarship program offers selected students financial assistance to supplement the University's financial aid package in return for a commitment to service while enrolled at Waynesburg.

Bonner Scholars engage in community service and enrichment opportunities for an average of 10 hours per week during the school year in order to earn their scholarship benefits. With 60 students in the program, approximately 500-600 hours of service are contributed to the community each week.

Each year, 15 new Waynesburg University Bonner Scholars are chosen through an interview and selection process which includes; completion of a scholarship application with written essay questions, a personal interview with the selection committee, a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and placement in the top 40% of their high school class, as well as qualify financially. Newly selected Bonner Scholars arrive on the Waynesburg University campus in August, one week earlier than the general student body to participate in an orientation to the program and specialized training.

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The Bonner Americorps Leadership Program

Created in 1993, AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in vital service to meet societal needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Through the Bonner Foundation, Waynesburg University has received AmeriCorps Education Awards annually. The Education Award requires students enrolled in the Program to complete 900-hours of community service within a two-year period of time. Upon completion of all requirements, students receive a loan reduction or tuition assistance.

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