Bonner International Scholarship

About the Scholarship

United Planet knows that Bonner Scholars and Leaders never stop giving back. Theresa Higgs, United Planet Advisory Board Member, and Bonner Scholar, University of Richmond, ’96-‘99, is the living role model.

Theresa serves United Planet, an international nonprofit organization based in Boston that shares the Bonner values of community building, civic engagement, diversity, international perspective, and social justice through its work in over 25 countries around the world.  Every day, United Planet strives to empower students from across the nation to explore key global issues, immerse in foreign cultures, and serve side-by-side with local people in community projects worldwide.

In honor of the contributions that Theresa has made to United Planet, United Planet offers Bonner Scholars and Leaders five special scholarships for our Quest Volunteer Programs. In addition, Bonner Scholars always receive 5% off our Short-Term and Virtual Quest Programs year-round. (This cannot be combined with a scholarship).

These United Planet – Bonner International Scholarships encourage Bonner Scholars and Leaders to think, feel, and act globally so that they may embrace challenges and opportunities which transcend borders in a spirit of global community.

Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled students and returning to university for the fall semester. The scholarships may be used before the end of the current calendar year.

Scholarships

  • One Completely Funded Scholarship valid for any 4-8 week volunteer program in any of our Short-term or Mid-term Quest destinations
  • Two $500 Scholarships valid for a volunteer program in any of our Short-term Quest or Long-Term Quest destinations
      *Travel Scholarships must be utilized between May and August of the current calendar year
  • Two $250 Scholarships valid for any 1-6 month Virtual Quest
      *Virtual Quest Scholarships must be utilized before the end of the current calendar year

Group Opportunities

Bonner Scholars and Leaders Programs are invited to take part in a United Planet Quest as a group. Volunteer activities include working in schools, assisting in environmental conservation, health education outreach, and community development to name a few. Connect with your fellow Bonners from your university, while giving back to communities and sharing an unforgettable, culturally immersive experience abroad! For every 10 students who take part in the Group Quest, one Group Leader travels for free. Enjoy customized itineraries that fit the timeline, goals, and interests of your group! Read more on our group experiences.

Hear From Past Scholarship Recipients

Apply

To apply for a United Planet – Bonner International Scholarship, please complete the application below and email it to Scholarships Team at scholarships@unitedplanet.org.  Please call (617) 874-8041 with any questions!

Submission deadline: March 31

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