Current Professional Scholarships
The Greater Triangle IFMA Chapter offers different scholarships and opportunities to its members to encourage Professional Development. All scholarships are open to all members.
1) Facility Fusion - The chapter provides scholarships for members to attend Facility Fusion & Expo. The next Facility Fusion & Expo will be in Chicago, IL April 11-13, 2012. Facility Fusion focuses on FM-centric education, best practices, solutions and leadership training.
If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please complete this scholarship application and return it no later than February 10, 2012.
2) Academic Scholarship - The chapter has $2000 set aside this year for academic scholarships. Associates can apply for up to this amount to cover the cost of courses, study materials and/or examination fees for courses that are directly related to the field of Facilities Management. Scholarships are given from July 1, 2011 through to April 30th. Applications are considered on a first come first served basis. Once the scholarship funds are exhausted for the year, new applications will not be considered until the next fiscal year (starting July 1, 2012).
Professional Development Grant
Purpose
To provide support for on-going professional development activities for eligible chapter Professional Members.
Eligibility
Professional members who have completed at least twelve (12) months of continuous membership in the Triangle Chapter of IFMA are eligible to apply for a professional development grant at any time.
Board Members and Officers
Board members and Officers may apply for a professional development grant once every two (2) years.
Types of Activities
Any activity that legitimately promotes the professional development of an eligible member may qualify for professional development funds. These include but are not limited to attendance at conferences, seminars, workshops, short courses, degree programs or testing for local, state, national certification and licensure.
Approval Procedures
Approval of all professional development grants is contingent upon the availability of funds. To apply for a professional development grant, the eligible member must submit a written explanation of what activity will be carried out and its relation to the members’ professional growth. The request shall be sent to the Professional Development committee Chair for review. The Chair will then forward to the Chapter Board for review and final approval. It should be noted all Members would compete for grant funds.
Grant Amounts
The Chapter will subsidize professional development activities by reimbursing up to a maximum of $1000 for authorized expenses incurred for the approved activity.
Professional Development Activity Report
Following the activity, a brief report indicating to what extent the anticipated outcomes were realized and describing the work completed should be prepared and submitted to the Chair of the Professional Development committee.
In no case will authorization for a professional development grant to be approved retroactively.
