2008-2009 Kansas City IFMA Scholarship

Application Criteria and Relevant Information

Selection Criteria

Following are guidelines, which will be used by the selection committee to determine the applicants eligibility.

1. Letter of Professional Intent (to include):
   • Description of applicant's short term and long term career goals
   • Written demonstration of a general understanding and awareness of facility management concepts and issues.
   • Relevant connections between the applicant's education and the field of facility management
2. Appraisals and Recommendations:
   • To be prepared by two faculty members (academicians) who are selected by applicant. In the case of applicants with employment history directly related to facility management, one academician and one previous employer.
3. Excellence and Involvement:
   • Accomplishments and indications of applicant's potential to achieve and excel.
   • These may include professional memberships, internships, employment, special projects outside of course work, exceptional performance on class projects, awards, honors, and demonstrated dedication to professionalism.
4. Grade Point Average:
   • Official transcripts required as validation of scholastic achievement.
5. Personal Interview with Selection Committee:
   • Finalists will be invited to speak with the selections committee to answer questions and comment on the application information submitted

Deadline
Original applications must be postmarked on or before Thursday, March 20, 2008. No faxed or email applications will be accepted

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Submittal Address:

IFMA Kansas City Chapter
P.O. Box 412591
Kansas City, MO 64141
Attn.: Scholarship c/o Peter Wieczkowski

About the Process of Selection:
Upon receipt and evaluation of the applications, finalists will be invited to Kansas City for an interview with the selection committee in late November. The committee will make a final decision shortly thereafter and the successful individuals will be notified.

Notice of Potential Renunciation:
A review committee of professionals representing the facility management field in the Kansas City area will select the 2008-2009 Kansas City IFMA Scholar(s). The committee has the privilege of modifying the selection criteria prior to the review and selection process, asking for additional information from applicants, and choosing not to award a scholarship if applicants' qualifications do not favorably compare with their standards as well as those of IFMA. Their judgment will be final.

The 2008-2009 Kansas City IFMA Scholar(s) will receive their scholarships and be recognized during a Chapter Meeting in August, 2008.

Questions about the application process may be directed to Peter Wieczkowski (816) 822-4260 or KcifmaScholarship@gmail.com