Herbert E. Kaplan Scholarship
Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship Application

A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded a Rhode Island high school senior who best exemplifies positive civic and community support through their interest in, commitment to and active involvement in volunteer and philanthropic causes. Applicant must be a Rhode Island resident entering their senior year and be preparing to graduate within the same year as the application is received, to be eligible for this scholarship.

The purpose of the scholarship is to support the higher education of the award winner.

The goal of the scholarship is to promote future leadership in volunteerism and philanthropy.

It is the hope of AFP-RI Chapter that the award winner's chosen education area will nurture a continued interest in community service through volunteerism and philanthropy.

The award is named in memory of Herbert Kaplan, a Rhode Islander well known for his service to the community.

The $2,500 scholarship is jointly funded by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – RI Chapter. The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded in November, for the education use of the award winner. The scholarship must be used by the following June.

For questions, please contact AFP-RI Office at info@afpri.org or Alex Rempis at arempis@provlib.org.

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  • Please submit the following information in the following order. Please type all information. You may use a separate piece of paper if more space is needed.

  • Part A: FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE

  • Fundraising Experience 1
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  • Part B: VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Volunteer Experience 1
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  • Part C: Essay

    On a separate sheet of paper, please describe in complete terms the volunteer and fundraising activities you have been involved in, how you assisted, and the length of time your were involved. How was your assistance helpful and what leadership did you provide? What did you gain from the experience? Please enclose any letters or materials you think support this application. These must be typed.

  • References

    Please list two references that can verify your volunteer and fundraising involvment.

  • Be sure to hit the Submit button below to submit your application to the Scholarship Committee by September 1st.