AFP Eastern Iowa chapter offers various scholarship opportunities to members. We are here to make professional resources, education and advancements accessible to all. 
In the past, we've awarded scholarships and grants for things like annual AFP memberships, Chamberlain Scholarships, educational sessions and more.

A great way to tap into the resources of your AFP membership is to apply for a scholarship. Several awards are available directly through the Eastern Iowa Chapter, and AFP Global also awards hundreds of scholarships each year. By applying for a scholarship, you can unlock new possibilities for your career development and expand your network within the fundraising community. Whether you are looking to attend conferences, pursue certifications, or access educational materials, scholarships can help you achieve your goals and impact your work.

As fundraising professionals, we must unite to support one another's growth and development.

That’s why we ask you to share these opportunities broadly within your networks. By joining AFP, individuals can learn from experts in the field, network with other fundraising professionals, and enhance their skills at no additional cost. Whether someone is new to the profession or has years of experience, AFP offers valuable resources for professional development and growth as a leader in the field.

AFP Foundation Ralph Chamberlain Scholarship

Deadline is December 18, 2024.

The Ralph Chamberlain Scholarship provides an award for a member of the Eastern Iowa Chapter of AFP for conference registration to AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle to be held April 27-29, 2025. Candidates must be full-time fundraising professionals or spend at least fifty percent of their time fundraising for their employer. Candidates must have never attended an AFP or NSFRE International Conference on Fundraising as a registered participant (unless as a member of the Conference Host Committee) and be enthusiastic to participate in the full conference as scheduled. Candidates must agree to complete an online evaluation form about their experience at the International Conference.

Application Process

1. Applicants must complete the Eastern Iowa AFP Chapter application and return to Scholarship Chair, Tami Bonnett, at tami@iowavalleyhabitat.org no later than December 18, 2024.
2. The scholarship will be paid directly to the International Conference registration.
3. Chamberlain Scholars will receive instructions from AFP International to register for the conference.
4. Scholars are responsible for making travel and lodging arrangements.

Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE, had a long and distinguished career of service to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, from the 1960s until he passed in 1999. Because of his long-time support of the Foundation's annual fund and generous planned gift, the International AFP Board of Directors renamed their Conference Scholar Program in 2000 to honor Mr. Chamberlain's memory and commitment to the Association.