APPA Scholarships through SRAPPA

What is the APPA Scholarship Program?

Scholarship Program Policy

The APPA Scholarship Program was established "in order to stimulate further development in the field of facilities management and to advance the purposes of the Association," according to APPA Bylaws.

Only persons presently employed full-time in the field of facilities management at an APPA member institution are eligible.

Scholarship recipients will be selected by the regional organizations and will be awarded by the Educational Programs Committee on an individual basis. (Most regions also offer their own Institute scholarships. See regional criteria for additional scholarship requirements.)

The amount of a scholarship grant will be at the discretion of the Educational Programs Committee. Normally, scholarships will be granted to cover registration fees at APPA's Institute for Facilities Management. In addition, SRAPPA will cover up to $1,000.00 in un-reimbursed travel and living expenses.

One registration scholarship per region for each APPA Institute has been authorized by the APPA Board of Directors.

Preference will be given to persons who plan to pursue or continue a career in facilities management and who display high motivation and leadership ability.

Scholarships will normally be granted to an individual only once.

Send your completed and endorsed application by September 30, 2000 to Jeffrey A. Turner, Director of Long-Range Planning via e-mail at jaturner@access.k12.wv.us .The applications will be reviewed (and scholarships awarded) at the fall regional meeting.

Each region will make its selection based on its own set of criteria. The regional contact person will then forward the name of the region's recommended scholarship recipient to APPA's Vice President for Educational Programs, who will verify the results and notify the selected recipients and other applicants. All applicants will be notified in November regarding the status of their application.

For more information about the Institute Scholarship Program, contact the APPA office at 1643 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2818. Phone: 703-684-1446. Fax: 703-549-2772. E-mail Andrea Krug, Meetings and Conference Manager at andria@appa.org. You may also contact your regional representative, Jeff Turner, Director of Long-Range Planning via e-mail at jaturner@access.k12.wv.us.

Scholarship recipients will be asked to submit an essay report of their APPA Institute experiences once they have completed the program. The recipient may be asked to present the essay at the annual meeting.

Scholarship recipients must enroll in the Institute prior to September of the year following the Annual Board meeting that they were awarded the scholarship. Note: Recipient does not have to be in classes by that time, but should at least be enrolled to attend the institute.

The APPA Scholarship is to be awarded to a candidate after consideration of the following criteria:
1. Is an employee of an institutional member of APPA.
2. Is operating at a middle level of management within the facilities (or equivalent) department and has potential for senior management.
3. Only one nomination per institution is permitted each year.
4. Scholarships will normally be granted to an individual only once.
5. Selection will be made by the SRAPPA board. Applications are to be lodged with the vice-president at large no later than the due date on the official application form.

The following criteria will be taken into account:
1. Preferably has or is acquiring relevant tertiary qualification.
2. Is actively involved in APPA activities.
3. Has displayed an interest in the mission and workings of APPA, particularly its published technical materials.
4. Can be relied upon to acquit themselves well at the APPA Institute among a peer group, both in technical and personality terms.
5. Will approach an international learning experience with an open mind.
6. Plans to pursue or continue a career in facilities management and displays high motivation and leadership ability.
7. May be required to attend an interview.

Point Breakdown for Scholarships

APPA Membership 1 pt

Years of Experience in Facilities
1 to 5 years - 1 pt
5 to 10 years - 3 pts
10 and over - 4 pts

Supervisory Level
First line supervisor - 2 pts
Assistant to the Director - 3 pts
Director - 5 pts

Education
High School - 1 pt
2-Year College - 3 pts
Bachelor's Degree - 5 pts
Master's Degree - 6 pts
Doctorate - 7 pts

Size of Institution
Small <5,000 FTE 3 pts
Medium >5,000 - <15,000 FTE 2 pts
Large > 15,000 FTE - 1 pt

Article in Publication within Previous 36 Months
SRAPPA or APPA - 4 pts
Other Trade Publication - 2 pts

Personal Presentation (within 36 months)
SRAPPA or Regional Special - 3 pts
APPA - 5 pts

Every application must have a supervisor's evaluation as well as the endorsement of an Institutional Member Representative.

The supervisor evaluation must include:
1. A fair and objective description of the applicant (including information about the applicant's character, motivation, special talents, and leadership abilities),
2. The length of time the supervisor has known the applicant (including in what capacity the supervisor has known the applicant for the duration of the time specified), and
3. A certification that the applicant is a full-time employee of the institution.

The Supervisor's Evaluation, as well as the endorsement and scholarship application should be sent to Jeff Turner, via:

E-mail: jaturner@access.k12.wv.us

Mail: Ohio County Schools
ATTN: Jeff Turner
Facilities and Maintenance Director
280 Fulton Street
Wheeling, WV 26003

Scholarship Application Form