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
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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
Service Learning Service learning involves every Waynesburg student through partnerships with more than 50 local service partner agencies and an ever-expanding network of international opportunities. The goal of service learning is to provide a laboratory in which learning experiences address human and community needs and to provide the necessary time for reflection on those experiences. Service opportunities are structured to promote learning and development.
Service Opportunities
Service Trips
nspired service has been a pillar of the Waynesburg University community and curriculum since our founding. Through specialized classes and our Center for Service Leadership, which is dedicated to creating service experiences both locally and across the globe, you’ll refine your ability to lead with your values front and center. Whichever major you choose, you’ll have service opportunities that fit your skill set and interests.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful servants of God’s grace in its various forms.” -1 Peter 4:10
The opportunities for growth are endless: •
Service learning courses and trips
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The Bonner Program
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Student organizations that focus on serving others
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Your own personal service initiative
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Service Leadership minor
Through our service learning opportunities, you can expect to:
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Brooksville, Florida
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Gettysburg National Military Park – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Acquire a sense of civic and social responsibility
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Greene County Habitat for Humanity – Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
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Apply classroom learning and master new skills
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Greene County Immersion – Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
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Gain exposure to cultural and socioeconomic differences
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Habitat for Humanity – Concord, North Carolina
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Mission Academy – Nassau, Bahamas
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Mustard Seed Communities – Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Save Historic Antietam Foundation – Maryland
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Blantyre Synod, Church of Central Africa Presbyterian – Malawi, Africa
Toucan Ridge Ecology and Educational Society and Tobacco Cate Marine Research – Belize
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The Dream Center – Atlanta, Georgia
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Camp Caribe – Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico
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Children’s Nutrition Center – Patzun, Guatemala
The Lamplighters Touring Choir – Detroit, Michigan
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E.P. Roberts Primary School – Nassau, Bahamas
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp – Dominican Republic
Trans World Radio (TWR) – Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands
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Wheeling Park High School/Laughlin Chapel – Wheeling, West Virginia
Every year, hundreds of students, faculty and staff participate in service, which includes international, domestic and local Faith, Learning and Service Immersion Trips. Expert planning, prayer and partnerships ensure that trips cover a variety of academic and professional interests and guarantee students the opportunity to use their academic experiences, skills and God-given gifts to serve others. Following is a list of recent Faith, Learning and Service Immersion Trips: •
“Teams of students and faculty from Waynesburg University have assisted Trans World Radio at our broadcasting site on the island of Bonaire for the last several years. Their enthusiasm, hard work and flexibility have been deeply appreciated by our small team on the island. It is amazing how much a dedicated team is able to accomplish in a week’s time using their unique gifts and abilities!” -Tim Klingbeil, International Director - Americas Region for Trans World Radio (TWR)