Why do Bonners get paid for their service?

Bonner Scholar and Leader Programs across the nation aim to give access to education and the opportunity to serve. The Bonner Leader Program stipend of $3,000 plus an annual scholarship of $1,000 helps students pay for college by working in the community.

Bonner Leaders are paid through federal work-study or campus work-study funding. The University of Lynchburg Bonner Leader Program aims to have 75% of participating students qualify for federal work-study funding.