SCHOLARSHIPS
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Kansas City Chapter (AFPKC) offers several scholarships for its members and those in the fundraising profession. These include scholarships for conference attendance, membership dues, and specific programs like the Chamberlain scholarship and AFPKC ICON scholarship. Scholarship application form can found here.
Chamberlain Scholarship
Each year, AFPKC awards the Chamberlain scholarship to cover the cost of the AFP ICON conference. This scholarship provides for the cost of registration for AFP ICON with an additional travel and lodging stipend for one (1) individual each calendar year.
▪ Value: approximately $1,300 to $2,500 depending on AFP membership status and length of service in the fundraising profession
CFRE Scholarship
AFPKC offers partial scholarships for members to offset the cost of applying for the CFRE. This scholarship is awarded to a current, active member of AFPKC who has attended an AFPKC CFRE study session within the past twelve (12) months, has not yet received the CFRE certification, has not yet taken the CFRE examination, and agrees to take the CFRE examination within twelve (12) months of receiving the scholarship. The number of scholarships may vary annually.
▪ Value: The award amount may be up to $350 to support the cost of CFRE application.
▪ Please register for upcoming CFRE Study sessions here.
AFPKC ICON Scholarship
This scholarship provides for registration fees to attend AFP ICON with a preference for applicants who self-identify as Black, indigenous, or a person of color. One (1) scholarship is available annually.
▪ Value: approximately $799 to $2,000 depending on AFP membership status and length of service in the fundraising profession
▪ Timing and Deadlines: AFP ICON 2026 will be April 26-28, 2026 in San Diego, CA. This scholarship covers the early bird registration rate, which is typically available in October.
Please apply here.