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Academic and Certification Scholarships for HR Professionals

    March 28, 2014

    One hundred and thirty scholarships totaling $122,500 will be awarded to SHRM members in 2014. The awards program is designed to assist HR professionals in meeting their professional development goals. Individuals may apply for a $2,000 education scholarship and/or a $750 certification scholarship.

    Application Deadline: July 15, 2014

    Eligibility

    SHRM professional, general and associate members-- with a valid SHRM ID number-- pursuing a college degree or working toward PHR, SPHR, GPHR or California certification are eligible to apply. (SHRM student members and local-only members are not eligible for these awards.)

    Chapters and state councils may also apply for scholarship funds to support certification training programs.

    Awards

    • 110 Certification scholarships of $750 each
    • 20 Academic scholarships of $2,000 each

    Each SHRM domestic region has a total of $20,000 to distribute which means applicants compete only with others in their own area of the country. Each region will award 22 certification scholarships and 4 academic scholarships for a total of 26 awards. 

    How to Apply

    Visit www.SHRMFoundation.org and click on “Scholarships & Awards” to learn more about the SHRM Foundation Scholarship Program.

    Application period: April 1-July 15, 2014.