Developing Strong Community Leaders

Bonner Office of Civic Engagement

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Service is in our DNA

The Bonner Office of Civic Engagement works with students, faculty, staff, community partners and alumnae to facilitate common efforts that address the most pressing challenges of our time.
It is our goal that Spelman College, in partnership with the community, will empower students to become creative leaders, support nonprofit organizations in addressing community-identified needs, and inspire academic innovation and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Community Service FAQs

Year-long Engagement in the Community

Whether we are engaging Spelman students in community service through the first-year requirement, collaborating with faculty on service learning courses, or developing long-term civic engagement activities through special initiatives, events and civic leadership programs. We are very excited about the high-quality programs and activities that take place through the Bonner Office of Civic Engagement.

Service Scholars

The Bonner Scholar Program allows students to dedicate themselves not only to service, but to making connections between community experiences and academic pursuits. The program identifies qualified, service-oriented students and provide financial assistance commensurate to student need as defined by the Estimated Family contribution (EFC) on the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).