Scholarships & Grants

Chapter Scholarship Information

Chapter Support Scholarship

The purpose of the AFP Chapter Support Scholarship is to provide memberships for individuals interested in fundraising, fund development and philanthropy associated with charitable organizations serving Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties. These memberships are provided by AFP Global. 

Each scholarship will provide recipients with the following: One year of AFP Global membership with chapter dues for the Yosemite Chapter. Recipients will be selected from the applicant pool. One scholarship will be awarded each month through November 2026.

Each recipient will be expected to attend monthly AFP meetings regularly and join a committee or board position.

Use this online form to apply.


AFP Foundation Chamberlain Scholarship - Stay Tuned for 2027!

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, Yosemite Chapter is proud to offer the Chamberlain Scholarship Program for AFP ICON.  This program is designed to help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skills in fundraising.  The Chamberlain scholarship covers only the registration fee of ICON 2026 Conference and is provided by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.

Our 2026 recipient was already chosen. Applications for the 2027 AFP ICON in Baltimore, MD will open up this Fall.

AFP Global's Scholarship Information

Scholarships are the backbone of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s mission. The Foundation provides hundreds of scholarships every year for fundraisers —both AFP members and non-members —to help them elevate their professional skills through education, networking, leadership development, and more. Our scholarships serve young professionals, those who self-identify as diverse, those new to the profession, and all fundraisers who need these resources.

Visit the Scholarships page on the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy website for more information on the scholarships offered.