Scholarships

AFP Mahoning-Shenango Chapter Policy, as Amended, December 13, 2013

Policy#2-2008 – Chapter Scholarship Grants – A major part of the mission of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is the continuing education of its members.   To that end, the Mahoning-Shenango Chapter has established a scholarship fund to assist members to attend the continuing education event of their choice. Grants are subject to the availability of funds set aside by the Chapter. Grants will be dispersed according to the following:
  • Applicants must be members in good standing of the APP Mahoning-Shenango Chapter and an active member of a committee or board.
  • First consideration shall be given to members whose agency is not able or does not provide adequate funds for continuing
  • Events that qualify for a scholarship grant must be related to the fundraising profession. Priority will be for AFP or NCPG programs.
  • The size of the grant shall be related to the total cost of the event, but in no case shall the Chapter pay the full amount. The maximum amount you can request is 50% of the total costs up to $500 max.
  • Grants may be sought at any time during the year. They will be acted upon as soon as feasible by the Scholarship Committee.
  • Generally, a member may apply for only one scholarship grant over the course of the calendar year. Large amounts for regional or national events (over$500) may be requested every other year.
  • The recipient is expected to submit all receipts to the scholarship chair or the treasurer within a 60-day period following the event. Mileage will be reimbursed as per the current IRS rate.

AFP Mahoning-Shenango Scholarship Grant

AFPMASH Chapter offers scholarship grant assistance for Members wishing to attend educational programs or events. Attached below is the 2018 Scholarship Grant application. Completed forms can be sent electronically to lwyant@rescuemissionmv.org or mailed to Lynn Wyant, c/o Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley, 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44510.

To Apply:

2018 Scholarship Application


AFP Chamberlain Scholarship Program

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is again proud to announce the Chamberlain Scholarship program for the 2019 AFP International Fundraising Conference. The Chamberlain Scholarship covers the recipient's conference registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee. The AFP International Fundraising Conference on Philanthropy is to be held March 31 - April 2, 2019, in San Antonio, TX. The scholarship is available to individuals who have never attended an AFP International Conference.

Our AFPMASH Chapter offers an additional scholarship of up to $750.00 to cover travel, accommodation, and miscellaneous expenses. We encourage you to consider this extraordinary opportunity to advance your career. Attached is the Chamberlain Scholarship Application. The deadline for the Chapter President to submit your application is October 31, 2018 so if you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please email your completed application to lwyant@rescuemissionmv.org no later than September 30, 2018.

To Apply:

2019 Chamberlain Scholarship Application


Diverse Communities Scholarship

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to once again
offer the Diverse Communities Scholarship program for members
of diverse communities to attend the AFP International Fundraising
Conference San Antonio, TX, March 31 - April 2, 2019.

AFP is pleased to offer $1,500 scholarships ($799 conference
registration fee + some travel expenses) for each of the
currently identified AFP diverse communities.  

AFP’s diverse communities include: African-American/Black, Asian,
People with Disabilities, Faith-based, LGBTQ, Hispanic, Jewish, Rural,
or another underrepresented community. 

The application process will open September 1 – October 31, 2018. 
Deadline for application submission is October 31, 2018.
Selected candidates will be notified by email by December 1, 2018.

2019 Diverse Communities Scholarship Application

This scholarship opportunity is open to members and nonmembers
and we encourage you to distribute to the colleagues in your personal and
professional networks.