The Rufus J. Cleghorn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Rufus J. Cleghorn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is to promote and encourage the higher education of facilities management personnel.  TAHFM exists to assist our membership with support, education and collaboration. 

Toward this goal, TAHFM established the scholarship fund through which it provides scholarship opportunities for TAHFM members to continue or further their education. 

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Maximum Awards

During each fiscal year, scholarships are awarded to applicants meeting the scholarship criteria.  TAHFM will award up to $4,000 annually in scholarships.  The maximum award is $1000 per individual. 

Application Requirements:

1. A full-time student (12 credit hours) attending an institution of higher education or  you are working full-time in the field of facilities management and attending an institution of higher education, pursuing a degree or certification related to facilities management.
2. At a minimum in the second semester of your education with a minimum 2.5 GPA and no grade lower than C.
3. Proof of enrollment and GPA from preceding semester.  This document should be sent directly from the school's registrar to TAHFM. 

Letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required.  If you have a letter of recommendation, please have it sent directly from the source, under separate cover from your application.  Letters can be sent via email to sdouglas@cmpmanagement.com or mailed to TAHFM, PO Box 26498, Austin, TX 78755.

Written Narratives are required with the application.  Candidates should describe their reasons for joining the field of facilities management.

Click here to begin the online application form.