Scholarships

AFP provides a number of exciting scholarship opportunities available for AFP Canada South Members.

AFP Canadian National Scholarship Program:

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist individuals employed in the fundraising and not-for-profit sectors by enabling them to attend educational events that develop and improve knowledge and skills. Scholarships up to a value of $1,000 will be awarded to successful applicants. This scholarship is from AFP foundation for Philanthropy Canada. For more information and the application, please visit AFP’s website HERE

AFP Chamberlain Scholarship:

The AFP foundation is pleased to offer every AFP chapter that was in accord the year prior $500.00 to an AFP member that is selected by the Chapter. Awards Committee will review all nominations. AFP Canada South has allocated $1000.00 to the recipient in addition to the $500.00 from AFP foundation for Philanthropy Canada .  Local Chapters have input in selecting the Chamberlin Scholarship recipient. For more information, please visit AFP’s website: https://www.afpnet.org/Audiences/ChapterNewsDetail.cfm?itemnumber=33437

AFP Diverse Communities Scholarship:

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has a scholarship fund for members of diverse communities to attend the AFP International Fundraising Conference.

The fundraising professional will self-identify with an eligible diverse community as defined by AFP:

  • African-American/Black
  • Asian
  • Faith-based
  • Hispanic
  • Jewish
  • Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer (LGBTQ)
  • Or Rural Community (Windsor and Essex County qualify as rural)

You are eligible to be considered for the Greater Toronto Chapter’s Bursary program if you work at a registered charity with fundraising revenues of $1,500,000 or less (excluding government/United Way funding), and spend a minimum of 20% of your time in fundraising activities.

This scholarship is from AFP foundation for Philanthropy Canada. For more information, please visit AFP’s website:  https://www.afpnet.org/Foundation/FoundationNewsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=12765

For more information about scholarship opportunities provided by AFP, please contact afpcanadasouth@gmail.com

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