AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS: CONFERENCE CATEGORY

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Ask the Experts 

Ask the Experts (ATE) is Houston’s annual one-day conference hosted by The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Houston Chapter. Filled with stellar keynote speakers, excellent and educational breakout sessions and time with your fellow nonprofit colleagues and friends throughout the city. The 2025 conference is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025. We have a select number of scholarships available to help supplement the cost of registration, including full registration scholarships and partial registration scholarships. 

2025 ATE Scholarship Timeline: 
Scholarship Application Open: April 24 - May 9, 2025
Scholarship Recipients Notified: May 19, 2025 

AFP International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON Conference)

Here is your chance to join your colleagues for the AFP International Fundraising Conference on Fundraising. The conference brings nearly 4,000 fundraising professionals together to discuss important trends and issues related to fundraising and philanthropy, with a focus on fundraising practice and technique. It offers more than 100 educational sessions designed to serve the development needs of participants -- from entry level to seasoned professionals. 

AFP Houston offers three types of scholarships for its members to attend the AFP ICON Conference. All scholarships grant the recipient free registration and reimbursement for travel expenses. 

2026 ICON Scholarship Timeline: 
Scholarship Application Open: September 15 - October 31, 2025
Scholarship Recipients Notified: November 21, 2025

Scholarship #1: Chamberlain Scholarship 

AFP Global grants each AFP Chapter one Chamberlain Scholarship to award each year. AFP Global covers the cost of registration while AFP Houston will reimburse for travel to the conference. This scholarship is only available to members who have never attended an AFP ICON before.

Requirement after Award: If requested, be willing to answer questions about your experience for an AFP Houston newsletter or social media post.  

Scholarship #2: Chapter ICON Scholarship 

This is another scholarship opportunity for AFP Houston members to attend the AFP ICON Conference. AFP Houston will cover the cost of registration as well as reimburse for travel to the conference. The only requirements for this scholarship are that you have an active membership with AFP Houston and you have never received this scholarship before (excluding Chamberlain Scholarship).

Requirement after Award: If requested, be willing to answer questions about your experience for an AFP Houston newsletter or social media post.  

Scholarship #3: "Next Gen” ICON Scholarship 

This is a scholarship opportunity for AFP Houston young professional members to attend the AFP ICON Conference. AFP Houston will cover the cost of registration as well as reimburse for travel to the conference.The Next Generation ICON Scholarship is to engage young professionals (30 and under, at the time of the conference) who are exploring philanthropy and building their fundraising careers. This scholarship is only available to members who have never attended an AFP ICON before.

Requirements to Apply:

  • Be a member for at least 1 year
  • Have never attended an AFP International Conference
  • Have never received an AFP International Conference Scholarship or Chamberlain Scholarship from the Greater Houston Chapter.
  • Must provide proof of age. Candidate must be under 30 during the entire conference.

Requirement after Award: If requested, be willing to answer questions about your experience for an AFP Houston newsletter or social media post.