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The Bonner Foundation offers Bonner Scholars a wide range of opportunities through conferences and partnerships. Updates and announcements about these opportunities will be posted below.
You can learn more about all available opportunities on the Bonner Foundation's website.
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship trains, inspires, and sustains a network of leaders who are committed to ending hunger and poverty in the United States.
The fellowship lasts 11 and a half months. For the first half of the fellowship fellows are placed with community-based organizations (field sites) located across the United States that work to combat hunger and poverty at the local, state, and regional level. During the second half of the fellowship, they are placed with organizations located in Washington, DC (policy sites) that work to combat hunger and poverty at the national (federal) level.
Emerson Fellows explore how to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and learn how to amplify the voices of those with lived experience. Fellows also become part of a strong learning cohort that they use for reflection, resource sharing, and skill building.
Read the Emerson Fellowship Application Brochure here!
The deadline to apply is noon EST Friday, January 30, 2026.
If you have questions, email the Emerson Internship and Recruitment Coordinator, Emily Irsik, at eirsik@hungercenter.org
The Zero Hunger Internship Program
The ZHI Program, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center, offers a paid, 10-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for students and emerging professionals dedicated to combating hunger through policy, advocacy, and nonprofit work.
Interns will gain hands-on experience with leading global and domestic anti-hunger organizations while engaging in leadership development and a summer seminar series focused on hunger, public policy, and advocacy.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2025, at 12 pm EST.
National Bonner Alumni Advisors
Bonner Alumni Advisors are alums organized across eight sectors that have agreed to support Bonner students and alumni on their professional journey. They are available to Bonners who need help polishing their resumes, practicing for an interview, or developing many of the skills necessary to succeed in your respective field. By going to this website, you can choose your intended career path and find advisors and resources that align with your interests!
Other Opportunities for Bonner Connections
The Bonner website also contains opportunities to connect with the broader community through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and a private Bonner platform
Brown School Applications Open!
Brown School is a grad school partner of the Bonner Program and all Bonners receive a waiver for the application fee and a partial- or full- tuition scholarship for successful completion of the Bonner Program. Exact amount for this scholarship is determined by need.
SML Good Neighbor's Leadership Development Internship
Applications for SML Good Neighbors in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. You'll be working with Good Neighbors Summer Enrichment Day Camp to support the program and develop curriculum. This opportunity may be especially valuable for students interested in education, working with kids, or working with at-risk youth. Housing, gas, and some grocery money are provided, along with a $2,750 stipend. More information can be found here and the application link can be accessed through this link.
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