The Rufus J. Cleghorn Scholarship Grant

The Rufus J. Cleghorn Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management (TAHFM)
Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500
Last Updated: February 02, 2026

Summary

The Rufus J. Cleghorn Scholarship aims to support the higher education of facilities management professionals in Texas. It offers two grants: $2500 for full-time healthcare facility managers pursuing relevant degrees, and $1000 for full-time students in healthcare facilities management programs. Eligible applicants must meet specific GPA requirements and provide necessary documentation, including a letter of recommendation and a narrative on their interest in the field. The TAHFM Scholarship Committee oversees the selection process.

Overview

The purpose of the Rufus J. Cleghorn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is to promote and encourage the higher education of facilities management personnel. Consistent with TAHFM's mission to assist our membership in professional development through support, education and collaboration, the fund was established to provide scholarship opportunities for TAHFM members and non-members to continue or further their education. Toward this goal, TAHFM established the scholarship fund through which it provides scholarship opportunities for those interested in the facilities management field. Active Facility Manager: Scholarship awards are first granted to full time Healthcare Facility Management professionals who work and reside in the State of Texas. The applicant is required to pursue a formal degree plan for bachelors or masters preparation in a field of study that compliments a career in facilities management. Examples may include business, engineering, finance, or other related coursework. These grants may be targeted toward Texas college or universities, or nationally recognized colleges or universities (on-campus or on-line program) with the appropriate coursework and degree plan considered. Active Facility Management professionals who are members of TAHFM are eligible for an annual scholarship grant of $2500.Students: Students at a Texas college or university who are actively seeking future employment in a healthcare facilities management or related course of study are also eligible to apply for a scholarship grant. Requirements include a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (12 credit hours) attending a Texas accredited institution. Students who meet these requirements and are student members of TAHFM are eligible for an annual scholarship grant of $ 1000. The TAHFM Scholarship Committee reviews all applications on an ongoing basis and provides a recommendation to the TAHFM Executive Committee. The TAHFM Board makes the final decision regarding all scholarship requests, typically via its monthly Board meeting process. Once the Board has taken action on an application, the applicant will be notified of the decision via e-mail.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be Texas residents. Active Facility Manager: Scholarship awards are first granted to full time Healthcare Facility Management professionals who work and reside in the State of Texas. Minimum GPA of 2.75 (cumulative) is required as part of the scholarship application, and the applicant may be attending school part-time. The applicant is required to pursue a formal degree plan for bachelors or masters preparation in a field of study that compliments a career in facilities management. Examples may include business, engineering, finance, or other related coursework. These grants may be targeted toward Texas college or universities, or nationally recognized colleges or universities (on-campus or on-line program) with the appropriate coursework and degree plan considered. Active Facility Management professionals who are members of TAHFM are eligible for an annual scholarship grant of $ 2500. Students: Students at a Texas college or university who are actively seeking future employment in a healthcare facilities management or related course of study are also eligible to apply for a scholarship grant. Requirements include a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (12 credit hours) attending a Texas accredited institution. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative) is required as part of the scholarship application. Students who meet these requirements and are student members of TAHFM are eligible for an annual scholarship grant of $ 1000.Proof of enrollment and GPA from preceding semester (as applicable) is required for all applicants. This document should be sent directly from the school's registrar to TAHFM.A formal letter of recommendation from an industry professional or healthcare administrator is required for all applicants. Your letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the source, under separate cover from your application. Letters can be sent via email to info@tahfm.org or mailed to TAHFM, PO Box 26498, Austin, TX 78755. A Written Narrative, 500 words minimum, is required for all applicants. Candidates should describe their reasons for their interest in the field of facilities management.