The UNCW-based Health Equity Bonner Fellowship models the Bonner Leaders Program, a nationally recognized student service-learning model for historically marginalized and first-generation college students. Aptly named the Health Equity Bonner Fellowship, our focus is on improving health equity within the Wilmington Community (and southeastern North Carolina). The Health Equity Bonner Fellowship is a four-year, scaffolded leadership development opportunity in which a cohort of college fellows participate in collaborative mentorship, weekly educational programming, and community-engaged, high-impact applied learning activities. As available, fellows are paid for their service using the Federal Work-Study program. In developing this Fellowship, the team works alongside faculty, staff, fellows, and designated community partners to co-develop and facilitate a sustainable model of scaffolded community-engaged applied learning activities.