Scholarships

AFPKC offers several scholarships to support professional development for fundraising professionals.

To apply for any of the following scholarships, please complete the AFPKC Scholarship Application Form.

AFPKC Program Scholarship
Scholarships to AFPKC programs are available to members and non-members, but preference will be given to applicants who have not already received a program scholarship during the calendar year. The number of scholarships available may vary annually.
▪ Value: Program registration fees vary. The approximate value of an award is between $25 and $100.
▪ Timing and Deadlines: The application deadline is thirty (30) days prior to the program’s scheduled start date.

Chamberlain Scholarship
The Chamberlain Scholarship program honors Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE. Mr. Chamberlain had a long and distinguished career of service to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), beginning in the 1960s when the organization was formed as the National Society of Fund Raisers (NSFR), through the late 1970s when the name was changed to the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE), and until his death in 1999. Mr. Chamberlain’s dedication to the organization we now know as AFP never faltered in his long volunteer career with the Association. Because of his long-time support of the Foundation’s annual fund and generous planned gift, the AFP Board of Directors renamed their Conference Scholar Program in 2000 to honor Mr. Chamberlain’s memory and commitment to the Association.

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
▪ Timing and Deadlines: The application opens on August 1 and closes on September 30.

AFPKC Membership Scholarship
This scholarship provides for AFPKC and AFP Global membership dues for one (1) year with a preference for applicants who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. The number of scholarships available may vary annually.
▪ Value: approximately $95 to $355 depending on AFP membership status and length of service in the fundraising profession
▪ Timing and Deadlines: The application deadline is rolling.

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: The application deadline is thirty (30) days before the early-bird registration deadline.

AFPKC LEAD Scholarship
This scholarship provides for registration fees to attend AFP LEAD with a preference for applicants who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. One (1) scholarship is available annually.
▪ Value: approximately $399 to $999 depending on AFP membership status and length of service in the fundraising profession
▪ Timing and Deadlines: The application deadline is thirty (30) days before the early-bird registration deadline.

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.
▪ Timing and Deadlines: Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.

To view the AFPKC Scholarship Policy, click here.

If you have questions about any of these scholarship opportunities, please contact us at support@afpkc.org.