Bonner Community Leaders Application 2026

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

First Name *

Preferred/Lived Name

Last Name *

Email Address *

Birthdate *

Mobile Phone Number *

Gender

Female

Male

Prefer not to respond

Are you a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident? *

Yes

No

Are you applying as a(n): *

Incoming Freshman

Incoming Transfer

Current Rider Student

Select your anticipated graduation date

Short Answer Questions

The following responses should be at least 150 words each (maximum of 250 words). Feel free to be creative in your responses.

1. What past experience (a community service experience if applicable) has shaped you to be who you are today? *

2. Describe an issue in your community for which you have a particular concern and explain how you believe a group of dedicated young college students could address the problem and bring about change. *

3. The Rider Bonner Community Leaders live by these six Common Commitments: Community Building, Civic Engagement, Diversity, International Perspective, Spiritual Exploration, and Social Justice. Which one of the commitments resonates most with you & why? *