Scholarships

Now Accepting Scholarship Applications!

The AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter is pleased to offer three scholarships to existing and potential members: 

Conference Scholarships:

                  Chamberlain Scholarship:

The AFP Baton Rouge Chapter encourages 1st time AFP international conference attendees to apply for the Chamberlain Scholarship to cover registration for the 2026 ICON Conference April 26-28, 2026 in San Diego, CA.

The scholarship covers the recipient's conference registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee.  This is a wonderful opportunity to network with fundraising peers and an outstanding learning opportunity.  For more information on ICON, please visit https://afpicon.com/. 

Eligibility:

      • Candidate is employed as a fundraising professional or, if the candidate is an executive director, a substantial amount of time must be devoted to fundraising.
      • Candidate is a member of AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter. Anyone can apply, but we especially encourage new members 
      • Candidate has never attended an AFP or NSFRE International Conference on Fundraising as a registered participant (unless as a member of the Conference Host Committee) and is enthusiastic to attend the full conference as scheduled.
      • Candidate must agree to complete an online evaluation form about their experience at AFP ICON.
      • Only one individual from any local organization or institution may be selected.
      • Candidates must be willing to share their AFP ICON experience with their chapter after the conference has concluded. This can be accomplished through a report to chapter leadership, a contribution to the chapter newsletter, or an alternate contribution identified by chapter leadership.

Application deadline: October 31st at 4pm. Submit application to: afpbatonrouge@gmail.com and mimi@stlillian.org.

For more info, visit: AFP Chamberlain - https://afpglobal.org/chamberlain.

View past ICON conferences at: https://afpicon.com.



Membership Scholarships

                   Ten Star Gold Scholarship:

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Baton Rouge Chapter is offering a membership scholarship for both existing and potential members. This scholarship is designed to support individuals who are committed to advancing the fundraising profession.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

      • Be currently employed as a fundraising professional, or, if an executive director or other professional, devote a significant amount of time to fundraising activities.
      • Adhere to the AFP Code of Ethics.
      • Join an AFP committee and actively participate.
      • Have not received a membership scholarship in the last three years.

Application deadline: February 12, 2025. Submit application to Mimi Guercio at mimi@stlillian.org.

 

                   IDEA Champion Scholarship:

The IDEA Champion Designation recognizes chapters that promote Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access and the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter has received this designation for many years. To promote IDEA, the chapter is offering a membership scholarship for both existing and potential members from diverse communities. This scholarship is designed to support individuals who are committed to advancing the fundraising profession.

 

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

        • Be currently employed as a fundraising professional, or, if an executive director or other professional, devote a significant amount of time to fundraising activities.
        • Diverse background or experience which is underrepresented in the development field
        • Adhere to the AFP Code of Ethics.
        • Join an AFP committee and actively participate.
        • Have not received a membership scholarship in the last three years.

      Application deadline: February 12, 2025. Submit application to Mimi Guercio at mimi@stlillian.org.