Lorrie Buchanan
Professional Development Scholarship

About

Lorrie Buchanan, a lifelong prospect researcher, was an active member of both Apra-Georgia and Apra International for over 20 years. She began her career in development in 1988 at the University of New Hampshire, where she helped to found one of the nation’s first ever prospect research departments. She later joined the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1993, where she served as Director of Development Research and later as Associate Vice President for Development Operations. The Lorrie Buchanan Professional Scholarship, a memorial scholarship, established by Apra-Georgia to honor Lorrie’s significant impact in the field of prospect research and development. 

 

Award

Lorrie Buchanan Professional Development Scholarship is merit based but also considers financial need (e.g. working for an organization with a limited or no training budget).

 

Amount

A stipend of up to $300 for professional development activities offered by Apra-Georgia or Apra International. 

Two scholarships will be awarded annually.

 

Requirements

• Resident of the state of Georgia
• Employed in the state of Georgia in the field of prospect research and/or development.
• Financial need is a consideration of this scholarship.
• Recipients may be asked to write a testimonial to be published in the Apra Georgia newsletter or other communications.

 

Ways Award Can Be Used

• Registration and travel expenses (full or partial depending on award amount) for an Apra-Georgia event.  
• Registration (partial) for Apra International's annual Prospect Development conference. 
• Registration fees for webinars and/or virtual training offered by Apra International and/or Apra-Georgia.
• Membership for Apra International and/or Apra-Georgia.

 

How to Apply

Click here and submit the application

 

Deadline: January 31, 2025

Awards will be announced in March

For more information, please contact: aprageorgia@gmail.com