The National SHRM foundation will award 220 scholarships at $750 each to SHRM members this year for SHRM certification exam and/or preparation.
Eligibility
Current SHRM member (Professional or student membership must be active when applying and throughout the year in which you receive the award.)
Meet eligibility requirements for SHRM Certification.
Took certification exam in 2018 or plan to sit for exam in next 12 months.
Selection Criteria
40% Work experience/progression (HR involvement & future career plans)
40% Volunteer activity (SHRM experience preferred, but not required)
20% Financial need
How to Apply Complete online application including:
Contact information
Short answer questions about volunteer/career experience
Current resume
One letter of reference (letter may be addressed to the 'SHRM Foundation Scholarship Review Committee' and should provide insight into your character, career and volunteer accomplishments, work ethic, values and need for the scholarship. May be written by work or volunteer colleague, professor, coach, etc. but should not come from a family member.
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Application Deadline September 1, 2018
For additional information on SHRM Foundation Certification Scholarships click here For additional information on taking SHRM Certification as a student, click here