This application is for both the AFP Foundation Chamberlain Scholarship and the Chapter Clay Edwards Memorial Scholarship. You will apply once for an opportunity to receive one of the two scholarships.
AFP Foundation Chamberlain Scholarship (Conference Registration Fee Paid, Plus $1,000 Travel and Lodging)
Must be a first time attendee to the AFP International Conference.
The Chamberlain Scholarship program honors Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE. Mr. Chamberlain had a long and distinguished career of service to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), beginning in the 1960s when the organization was formed, until his death in 1999.
Scholarship Amount
AFP International provides the awardee of the Chamberlain scholarship the cost of the registration fee for attending the Spring 2024 AFP International Conference except for a $10 processing fee. The Northwest Arkansas Chapter reimburses an additional $1,000 to defray other costs of attending the conference. Total value is $2000
Recipient Responsibilities
*use scholarship funds only for attending the next AFP International Conference
*notify the Chapter President immediately if they are unable to attend the Conference and return scholarship funds
*register for the Conference using specially-supplied forms that they will receive from AFP International
*serve on at least one AFP committee in the following year
*complete the required AFP International Conference scholarship evaluation form
Chapter Clay Edwards Memorial Scholarship (Conference Registration Fee Paid, Plus $1,300~ for travel and lodging)
Strong preference will be given to first time attendees of the AFP International Conference.
The Clay Edwards Memorial Scholarship is a Chapter scholarship, named in honor of Clay Edwards, who was associate vice-chancellor of development at the University of Arkansas. Clay was instrumental in the success of the university’s $1 billion “Campaign for the Twenty-First Century.” He always had time to mentor and encourage new fundraisers. He was a committed member of AFP and served on the Chapter Board of Directors.
Scholarship Amount
The total value of the Clay Edwards Memorial Scholarship is $2,000. Included in the total scholarship amount is the conference registration which the chapter leadership will secure at the discounted early bird conference rate for the recipient. The balance of the funds available will be for travel and lodging costs to attend the Spring 2024 AFP International Conference.
Recipient Responsibilities
*use scholarship funds only for attending the next AFP International Conference
*notify the Chapter President immediately if they are unable to attend the Conference and return scholarship funds
*register for the Conference using specially-supplied forms that they will receive from AFP International
*serve on at least one AFP committee in the following year
*complete the required AFP International Conference scholarship evaluation form
The field Organization Name is required.
The field Current Title is required.
The field I am a current member of AFP NWA is required.
The field Have you ever attended the AFP Conference before? is required.
The field Need Statement - Please provide a brief statement describing why you and/or your organization would benefit from an AFP NWA Chapter Scholarship. is required.
The maximum length for the field I am employed as a full-time fundraising professional or spend at least 50% of my time fundraising for a nonprofit. I have never received the Clay Edwards or Chamberlain Scholarship, and I am currently a member of AFP of Northwest Arkansas. is 500 characters.
The maximum length for the field I verify my supervisor is aware and approves my application. My supervisor gives me permission to attend AFPICON in the Spring of 2025. My organization will be providing additional financial support as needed for me to attend AFPICON. is 500 characters.