Scholarships
AFP West Michigan is pleased to offer a range of scholarships that provide opportunities for both members and non-members to pursue educational and professional development programs. Local scholarship applications are accepted on a quarterly basis.
Application Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 15
Notification Timeline: Within 30 days of the application deadline
Whether you are interested in local programs, membership scholarships, or regional and national opportunities, we have opportunities to support your goals.
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AFP International Programs: Chamberlain Scholarship and Diversity Communities Scholarship
AFP Chamberlain Scholarship -ICON 2026
Each year, AFPWM sends a chapter-nominated Chamberlain Scholar to the AFP International Conference. The nominee must be a fundraiser who has never attended an AFP or NSFRE conference. The scholar pays $10 toward the event and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy provides the scholarship directly to the conference registration account. The AFPWM Scholarship Fund may also fund 70% (not to exceed $1,000) of the cost of tuition (including room, board and travel) of an approved fundraising program, such as the AFP International Conference.
Deadline 12/16/2025
AFP International: Diverse Communities Scholarship
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is accepting applications for 14 members of diverse communities to attend the AFP International Fundraising Conference. The Foundation is able to offer $1,500 scholarships ($595 conference fee + $905 for travel expenses).
Application available soon
Local Scholarships
Emerging Member Scholarship
Chapter will award recipient with full tuition to attend a single program such as a National Philanthropy Day luncheon or a Friday Breakfast workshops hosted by AFPWM. Recipient is not a member of AFP and has not been a member for over three years. Each recipient can receive this scholarship once each calendar year.
Membership Scholarships
Professional Membership Scholarship
Scholarship Award $330.00
Young Professional Scholarship
Scholarship Award $95.00
Collegiate Member Scholarship
Scholarship Award $85.00
Regional and National Programs
AFPWM Professional Development Scholarship
The AFPWM Scholarship Fund will consider funding 50% (not to exceed $1,400) of the cost of tuition (including room, board and travel) of a regional fund raising program, such as those offered by Grand Valley State University, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, the Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Center for Philanthropy, or other approved program.