The Bonner Leaders are HPU’s servant leaders, connecting students to non-profits and social innovation projects in Greater High Point. They help peers serve effectively and graduate with strong mentors, community connections, and real job skills. Part of a national network of 70+ colleges, the Bonner Leaders Program is guided by the Bonner Foundation, founded in 1990. The foundation partners with universities to support students in attending college while actively engaging in community service throughout their education
Bonner Leader Class of 2024
Interested students can apply for the Bonner Leader Program through their Panther Page upon acceptance to HPU.
About the Bonner Leader Program
Contact Information
Director of the Bonner Leader Program
Dr. Robert Tillman, M.Ed.
High Point University began its Bonner Leader Program in 2013. The Bonner Program now has over 50 student leaders, who are all low-income and committed to making a difference on and off-campus. The Bonner Leader Program puts students at the front-lines of change as it builds up their community understanding and leadership abilities through curricular and co-curricular experiences.
We have Bonners from all over the country. All Bonners qualify for Federal Work-Study, and Bonners practice a wide variety of religions. All Bonners are committed to finding ways to work together and with our city to promote the common good.
The Bonner Leader Program is a four-year responsibility. Students commit to 8-10 hours of community service each week, culminating in over 300 hours of community service during each academic year. In addition to consistent service with community partners, the Bonner Leader Program promotes leadership development in students through participation in the Civic Responsibility and Social Innovation Minor. This minor engages Bonners in weekly training and reflection workshops, team and skill-building activities, ethics courses, persuasive speaking courses, and a community-engaged capstone project.
Bonner Application Information
To be considered for membership into the Honors Scholar and/or Fellows programs as a new student, you must first submit your High Point University undergraduate admissions application.
If you have already applied to HPU please log into you PantherPage and click on the Bonner Application.
Final date to apply: February 15
Undergraduate Opportunities