Scholarship Opportunities

AFP Eastern Iowa 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 various purposes, including 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.

AFP MEMBERSHIP Scholarship

AFP Eastern Iowa Membership Scholarships Now Available!
Deadline for applications: November 30 and December 15. Applications received in November will be reviewed, and scholars selected on December 1. Applications can continue to be submitted December 1-15, and IF any awards remain, applications will be reviewed and scholars selected by December 19. Apply early—our chapter has a limited number of awards available, and applications will close once all awards have been granted or by December 15.
 
Membership scholarships are available to both new fundraising professionals and fundraisers joining AFP for the first time. Current AFP Eastern Iowa members seeking an award for membership renewal may also be considered. While priority will be given to new members, we encourage all eligible individuals to apply.
 
Join us! Submit completed applications to Tami Bonnett at tami@iowavalleyhabitat.org. For more information, please get in touch with Tami directly.
 

AFP CHAMBERLAIN Scholarship

Every year, AFP holds the largest gathering of fundraising professionals worldwide—AFP ICON! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to award a member of the Eastern Iowa chapter of AFP the Ralph Chamberlain Scholarship, which will cover the registration fee for AFP ICON 2026, taking place from April 26 to 28, 2026, in San Diego. If you are an AFP Eastern Iowa member and have never attended this conference, now is your chance! AFP conferences and events offer opportunities to learn, network, engage, share ideas, and connect with fundraisers from around the world. The application deadline is December 15, 2025.
 
Submit completed applications for the Ralph Chamberlain Scholarship to Tami Bonnett at tami@iowavalleyhabitat.org. For more information, please contact Tami directly.