Scholarships

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Scholarships are the backbone of the Foundation for Philanthropy’s mission. We provide 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 and opportunities.

Please consider supporting these critical initiatives by making a donation.

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AFP Foundation Chamberlain Scholarship

  • Every AFP Chapter receives one (1) Chamberlain Scholarship
  • The scholarship covers the recipient’s conference registration (minus a $10 processing fee) to the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (ICON)
  • This scholarship is only available to individuals who have never attended an AFP ICON before.
  • Each AFP Chapter administers the scholarship annually and develops their own criteria for awarding

For more information, please contact [email protected].

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AFP Foundation Diverse Communities in Fundraising Scholarship

  • The AFP Diverse Communities Conference Scholarship Fund ensures that AFP programs are inclusive and supportive of diversity-related issues and concerns
  • The fund provides financial support for activities that increase understanding and awareness of diversity issues within AFP
  • The scholarship offers financial assistance for professional development for:
    •  AFP members who self-identify as coming from a diverse community
    • And/or who those who are employed by grassroots organizations that primarily serve diverse populations
  • AFP offers coverage of the full conference fee plus some travel support for each recipient

For more information, please contact [email protected].

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AFP Foundation Collegiate Scholarships

  • The Foundation provides one (1) complimentary registration to each collegiate chapter for one member to attend AFP ICON and AFP LEAD
  • The scholarship covers the full registration fee for the event
  • There are available travel cost stipends in some cases, please contact Chapter Services for more information

For more information, please contact [email protected].

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AFP LEAD Blackbaud Development Fund Diversity Scholarship

  • Through a partnership with Blackbaud, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy offers scholarships for the full conference registration fee for ICON and LEAD.
  • Scholarship candidates must identify as a member of a marginalized community and have at least 1 year of experience as a fundraising professional.
  • Only those who have never attended AFP LEAD can apply. 
  • As a Blackbaud Diversity Scholar, you must consent to providing a testimonial to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy about the impact of receiving the scholarship and agree that your name will be listed as a Blackbaud Scholar and shared with Blackbaud.
  • The scholarship provides complimentary AFP LEAD registration.
  • The application is open from June 1, 2026 - July 17, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. ET.
  • Applications will be reviewed using this RUBRIC.

Submit an Application

For more information, please contact [email protected].

Ways to Give to the Foundation


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[email protected]		 PHONE

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Text the code AFP to 571-749-2699

 

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