Apply for professional development scholarship opportunities! You may apply for more than one scholarship. Please fill out the form for each scholarship you are interested in. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2025. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DEADLINE. The Kansas Heartland Chapter Scholarship Committee will screen the applications and reach back out to all applicants.
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP: 2026 AFP ICON, held in San Diego, CA; April 26 - 28. Open to AFP Kansas Heartland chapter members who have never attended ICON. The scholarship covers registration and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses.
SHARON MILES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND: Honoring the legacy of Sharon Miles, this fund provides financial support to a qualifying chapter member of the AFP Kansas Heartland Chapter. The scholarship is to be used to increase the recipient’s knowledge of and professionalism in fundraising.
NEW MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP: Together with AFP Global, the AFP Kansas Heartland Chapter is offering 5 scholarships for membership for one year. Open to both current members and non-members.
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY SCHOLARSHIP: The Kansas Heartland Chapter is offering 5 scholarships to both members and non-members. The Chapter will cover the registration cost for the scholarship recipient for both the educational sessions and awards luncheon.