New Young Professional Member Scholarship

The Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will provide new young professional member scholarships to first time AFP members who are 30 years or younger based on funding availability.

The scholarship amount covers the young professional membership fee to AFP International 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.

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.

Applicant Requirements:

A completed Scholarship Application.

Schedule:

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

Availability:

Up to eight (8) Young Professional Scholarships could be awarded annually.

After you are notified of Scholarship Award:

1. Fill out a membership form. You and/or your organization will be responsible for paying local chapter dues of $30 if you are under 26 or $55 if you are between 27 and 30. Applications and payment should be mailed to PO Box 398, Winter Park, FL 32790. The Chapter Administrator will mail your application with full payment to AFP International Headquarters. 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.

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