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This Giving Tuesday, help empower the next generation of flood management professionals. Your gift on this Giving Tuesday will be applied to the ASFPM Foundation's Future Leaders Scholarship goal and directly impacts students committed to their future in floodplain and flood risk management leading to a more resilient nation.

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About Our Scholarships

The ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per year for the last two years in a four or five year undergraduate program and is for students studying fields related to floodplain and flood risk management. The scholarship supports undergraduate studies only and is aimed at students committed to a career that reduces the risk and impacts of floods on people and communities. Each year the Foundation selects one new Future Leaders Scholar. The application deadline is February 1, 2026.

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$240,000
Scholarship Money Awarded
Since the inception of the Future Leaders Scholarship the ASFPM Foundation has awarded 6 scholarships totaling $240k to deserving undergraduate students. Thank you for your generosity.
$40,000
Our Donation Goal
The more money raised this Giving Tuesday, the more scholarships we may be able to award to students.

“ The Flood Risk Management profession needs young people with sharp minds and creative solutions to counter the increased frequency and severity of storms and flooding brought about by climate change. Past scholarship recipients have told us that this support was life changing for them and their families. So please join us in donating to make a difference in our profession and in these incredible young professional’s lives.
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- Dale Lehman, ASFPM Foundation President
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Scholarship Recipients

Meet the six exceptional individuals who have been awarded the ASFPM Future Leaders Scholarship to date. Click any photo to learn about their journeys and watch their videos.

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Headshot of Audrey Nelson
2025
Headshot of Eryn Bloom
2024
Headshot of Kacie Malone
2023
Headshot of Esme Nelson
2022
Headshot of Elizabeth Lacey
2020
Headshot of Jesus Mulgado
2018
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Audrey Nelson, 2025 - 2027 FLS Recipient


Audrey is attending Florida Gulf Coast University where she is pursuing her degree in Environmental Science. Audrey will receive scholarship donations of $20,000 for both the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years.