Overview
Each year, AFP South Sound (AFPSS) provides funding for a chapter member to attend the AFP International Conference (ICON). The scholarship recipient receives $500 for travel expenses from AFPSS if attending the event in person, conference registration from AFP International (roughly $800 value), and the opportunity for accredited fundraising education courses and networking.
Follow this link for the latest information on ICON 2025 in Seattle
Application
Eligibility Requirements:
- The applicant must be a member of the AFPSS Chapter.
- The applicant must be employed as a fundraising professional and/or have a position that requires at least half of their time to be spent on fundraising activities.
- The applicant has never attended an AFP International Conference on Fundraising.
- The applicant agrees to share a few comments about their experience in the Chapter e-newsletter and complete an evaluation form for AFP International.
If interested in applying for this rewarding scholarship to attend ICON 2025, please download an application here and submit it to afpsouthsound@gmail.com: 2025_AFPSS_Chamberlain_Application.docx (no longer accepting applications)
Applications for 2025 are due on January 15, 2025
Questions? Please email afpsouthsound@gmail.com
Past Recipients
Past AFPSS Chamberlain Scholarship recipients have included:
- 2023 Laura Badeaux
- 2022 Kari Young
- 2021 Teddy Wingo
- 2020 Karina Bharnes
- 2019 Andrea Michelbach
- 2018 Lianna Shepherd
- 2017 Mary Brickle
- 2016 Kate Albert Ward