New Member Scholarship

The Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will provide new member scholarships to first time AFP members based on funding availability.

The scholarship amount covers the membership fee to AFP International for one year, and the Central Florida Chapter membership dues for one year. Luncheon/Program meetings are held monthly at an additional cost to your membership. Meeting attendance is not required, but is strongly encouraged for all scholarship recipients. In addition, the recipient will serve on any committee of the AFP board.

Applicant Requirements:
A completed Scholarship Application

Recipient Requirements:

1. The Chapter Administrator will mail you a check made out to AFP for the amount of your award. It is your responsibility to mail the check into the AFP International office along with your completed AFP Membership Application. Membership Applications can be obtained by following this link http://www.afpnet.org/about_afp/join_afp to the AFP International Website.
2. Recipients must serve on at least one local chapter committee. A member of the board will contact you after your award to help you select your committee assignment.

Schedule:
Applications are received and reviewed throughout the year.

Availability:
Up to Four (4) New Member Scholarships could be awarded.

Renewing Member Scholarship

Candidates may apply for a scholarship for up to 50% of the membership dues in a year that is not their initial year with AFP for the Central Florida Chapter.

The scholarship amount covers half of the regular membership fee to AFP International and your chapter dues for one year. You and/or your organization will be responsible for paying the remainder of the membership fee.

Luncheon/Program meetings are held monthly at an additional cost to your membership. Meeting attendance is not required, but is strongly encouraged for all scholarship recipients.

Renewing Membership scholarships are available for application by any member who has a financial need. Priority is given to those applicants who have been active members in the past, who have served on a committee, attended meetings, etc.

Application Requirements:
A completed Scholarship Application

Recipient Requirements:

1. The Chapter Administrator will mail you a check made out to AFP for the amount of your award. It is your responsibility to provide the remainder of the funds needed, and mail the total amount due to the AFP International office along with your completed AFP Membership Application. Membership Applications can be obtained by following this link http://www.afpnet.org/about_afp/join_afp to the AFP International Website.
2. Recipients must serve on at least one local chapter committee. A member of the board will contact you after your award to help select your committee assignment.

Schedule:
Applications are received and reviewed throughout the year. An average of one scholarship is awarded per calendar quarter.

Availability:
Up to Four (4) Renewing Member Scholarships could be awarded.

2014 International Conference Scholarship

This scholarship will provide up to $1500.00 to defray expenses to attend the Annual AFP International Conference. The total anticipated cost of the conference is $595 for members if the applications are received by the deadlines below. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

Application Requirements:
Please answer the following questions.

1. Are you an AFP Member and have been so for at least one year?     (Y / N)
2. Describe your chapter participation.
3. Do you have at least one year of experience in the fundraising Profession?    (Y / N)
4. What is the size of your organizational budget? $__________
5. Have you attended the AFP International Conference before?    (Y / N)
   (You are ineligible if you have attended within the past three years)
   If yes, in what year (s) did you attend? _________________________

Required Attachments:
Include these items below along with your answers to the questions above with your final submission:

1. A letter of endorsement from your Executive Director, Board Chairman or direct supervisor as to their support and understanding of your application for this scholarship.
2. A completed Scholarship Application .
3. A statement of need on why you are applying for this scholarship (limit to one paragraph – can be included in the space provided at the bottom of the application form)

Recipient Requirements:

1. Attend the Conference
2. Submit a one paragraph evaluation on the value of the scholarship within 30 days of conference attendance.

Schedule:
Applications will be accepted beginning August 1 and must be submitted by September 1.

Availability:
One (1) International Conference Scholarships could be awarded. Scholarship awards will be spread among medium and small organizations.

International Chamberlain Scholarship
for the 2014 AFP International Conference

This scholarship will provide funds to cover the cost of registration and travel expenses to attend the Annual AFP International Conference. It is awarded based on past service to the chapter and future leadership potential.

This scholarship is collaboration between the chapter and AFP International.

Restrictions:

1. All candidates must be employed full-time in the fundraising profession for not more than five full years.
2. The candidate cannot have previously attended an NSFRE/AFP International Conference on Fundraising.

Application Requirements:

1. A completed Scholarship Application
2. A one page narrative explaining why the candidate should receive the scholarship and how the candidate's organization will benefit from the candidate attending the conference.
3. The candidate’s resume.
4. Information regarding the candidate’s service to philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector.

Recipient Requirements:

1. Attend the Conference
2. Submit a one page report on the value of the scholarship within 30 days of conference attendance.

Schedule:
Applications will be accepted beginning August 1 and must be submitted by September 30.

Availability:
Only one (1) International Chamberlin Scholarship will be awarded for the 2013 conference in the maximum amount of $1500 to cover registration and travel expenses. Receipts must be submitted for reimbursement.

CFRE Review / Other

Educational Grants can be awarded in any of the following areas:

• CFRE Test Fee Assistance (up to $200 of the $600 fee)
  
  
  Please note: The chapter provides a CFRE review course to a limited number of participants and study through this method is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. A set of review materials is owned by the chapter to be used by members through the chapter study group free of charge.

Application Requirements:
A completed Scholarship Application.

Recipient Requirements:

1. Register and Attend the Activity.
2. Recipients may be asked to provide a verbal report about the benefit of the scholarship received at a future meeting of the chapter to encourage others to pursue further education in the field.

Availability:
Applications received throughout the year.

Planet Philanthropy Conference Scholarship

Educational Grants will be awarded for the annual Planet Philanthropy Conference in the amount of $75.00. Cost of registration must be paid in advance; scholarship award winners will receive a $75 rebate check in the mail by July 31. Travel is to be paid by the recipient of the scholarship.

Required Attachments:

1. A completed Scholarship Application.
2. A statement of need on why you are applying for this scholarship (space provided at the bottom of the application form).

Recipient Requirements:

1. Complete application prior to deadline.
2. Attend the conference and educational sessions.
3. Provide proof of registration.

Schedule:
Applications must be received by June 28, 2013.

Availability:
Up to Four (10) scholarships will be awarded to the conference in the amount of $75.00 each.