2025 Diverse Communities AFP ICON Scholarship Application

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to once again offer the Diverse Communities Scholarship program for members of diverse/marginalized communities to attend AFP ICON in Seattle, Washington, April 27-29, 2025.

AFP is excited to offer scholarships that cover the full conference registration fee. Additionally, each selected scholar may receive a stipend of up to $800 to help cover travel and accommodation expenses, ensuring equitable access and participation in the conference. Stipend reimbursements will be reviewed and assessed individually on a case-by-case basis.

Scholars who are within 50 miles of the conference site, will be reimbursed for mileage, local transport, and parking cost. Fuel reimbursement is .54 cents/mile. In addition, accommodations are not reimbursable. The most cost-effective transportation should be utilized for travel greater than 50 miles. Receipts are required for all reimbursable claims. Claims must be submitted within 30 days of the conference.

Deadline for application submission is now December 15, 2024. Selected candidates will be notified by email by January 15, 2025.

Should you have questions about the AFP Diverse Communities Scholarship, reimbursement, or require assistance to complete the application, please contact Allison Sedwick at allison.sedwick@afpglobal.org.

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Marginalized Communities (select all that apply)*

If another marginalized community is selected, please explain:

Your AFP Chapter*

Years in the Fundraising Profession (Minimum 1 year)*

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Is anyone else from your organization attending AFP ICON 2025?*

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Total amount of travel expense assistance needed that would allow you to attend AFP ICON 2025:*

Please confirm:*

I am a fundraising professional who self identifies as being part of one or more marginalized communities.I have never attended an NSFRE/AFP ICON.I understand that this will be a partial scholarship (conference fees and travel stipend only) and that I may be required to find additional funds needed to attend this conference (such as travel expenses).I understand that my name as an AFP Diverse Communities Scholar may be listed/promoted in AFP communications.I understand that if I am selected as a 2025 Diverse Communities Scholar, that I will attend the full AFP ICON event from April 27-29 and will complete an evaluation of my experience.If applicable, I have/will have valid documentation required for travel to Seattle, Washington, in April 2025, if needed.

Please confirm:*

By clicking this box, I certify that this application is true and my organization approves my attendance for AFP ICON 2025 April 27-29, 2025.

NARRATIVE Please answer the following question in essay format as completely as possible. This scholarship is competative and completion of the question is critical for the review process.

Please make your case for why you believe you should be chosen as a 2025 scholar not to exceed 500 - 600 words. Here are some prompts to get you started: How will AFP ICON benefit your fundraising career and your organization? What is your involvement in local community, including AFP? What have been your experiences that demonstrate your own commitment to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and access)? What other professional development opportunities do you have access to in 2025?*