Scholarships
Scholarships change lives and are a principal strategy in creating the next generation of FM professionals. IFMA offers a number of scholarships some within our local chapter and other are offered through IFMA Foundation and its supporters.
IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter 2026 FMP Scholarships
The IFMA Silicon Valley Scholarship is locally funded by donations from chapter members and firms, as well as fundraising events throughout the year. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and other criteria including recommendations and career goals. A few FMP scholarships will be made available this year for our locally taught classes.
Class Details:
- Location: Service by Medallion 455 National Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
- Dates: March 2&3, April 6&7, May 4&5, June 1&2
- Time: 9 am - 4 pm
- Instructor: Larry Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP
Scholarship Application Deadline Closed.
IFMA Foundation Scholarship
The Foundation Scholarship supports aspiring and practicing FMs in their efforts to reach higher, go farther and make a difference. Graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields maybe eligible to apply. In 2012, the Foundation awarded $165,000 in scholarships and conference travel grants to more than 40 students, and in 2013 awarded more than $150,000 to 35 students at IFMA’s World Workplace in San Antonio and Philadelphia respectively. Student awards included both a scholarship towards the pursuit of their FM degree and fully paid travel and attendance at the conference. Since 1991, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million to hundreds of aspiring FM professionals.
IFMA Foundation Scholarship Value: $5,000
Registration closed.
Eric Teicholz Sustainability Scholarship
Through the generosity of IFMA Fellow Eric Teicholz and sponsors, the IFMA Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to individuals interested in earning their Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP) credential.
Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP)
IFMA’s SFP is an assessment-based certificate program delivering a specialty credential in sustainability. By earning the SFP credential, you will:
- Earn recognition and credibility for your expertise in sustainable FM practices
- Influence your organization’s economic, environmental and social bottom lines
- Maximize efficiencies and streamline operations to boost your triple bottom line: people, planet and profit
- Learn to use knowledge-based, data-driven methods to drive decisions and develop valuable solutions.
Eligibility:
- Students and young professionals (both within or outside of IFMA) currently studying or practicing facility management or related fields with a demonstrated interest in sustainability as it relates to the built environment.
Applications close June 6,2026 for students and young professionals interested in earning IFMA’s Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP) credential through the IFMA Foundation scholarship.
