Need Money for School?
The SHRM Foundation has committed $50,000 annually to a new and improved scholarship program for national SHRM student members. We hope you'll consider applying for one of these valuable scholarships. This fall, 24 scholarships will be awarded:
· Ten $2,500 Undergraduate Education Scholarships
· Four $5,000 Graduate Education Scholarships
· Ten $500 PHR/GPHR Certification Scholarships
Additionally, a $2,500 scholarship, the Dr. Lisa Burke, SPHR Scholarship, is available for undergraduate applicants. Through Dr. Burke's enthusiasm and dedication, she inspires a love of learning in others. This scholarship was created by one of her former students to thank and honor her for her outstanding contributions.
This brings the overall total to 25 scholarships available!
Application Deadline for Educational and Certification Scholarships: October 15
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
To be eligible for an education scholarship, applicants must be national SHRM student members with a valid SHRM student membership identification number.
Undergraduate student applicants must complete at least two semesters of course work in an HR major or HR emphasis area, including at least one HR management course. An overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale is required.
Graduate student applicants must be enrolled in a Master's Degree program and clearly pursuing an emphasis area in HR or HR-related program and have completed at least 12 hours of graduate course work with at least a 3.5 GPA.
Applicants are evaluated according to the following criteria:
40% Scholastic average and standing
30% SHRM student chapter involvement and/or commitment to the HR profession
20% Additional leadership and service activities
10% Financial need
To learn more about this scholarship and to download the application form, please visit http://www.shrm.org/foundation/108_Student_Schol_App-Education.doc.
CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIPS
To be eligible for a certification scholarship, applicants must be national SHRM student members with a valid SHRM student membership identification number.
Undergraduate student applicants must complete at least two semesters of course work in an HR major or HR emphasis area, including at least one HR management course. An overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale is required.
Graduate student applicants must be enrolled in a Master's Degree program and clearly pursuing an emphasis area in HR or HR-related program and have completed at least 12 hours of graduate course work with at least a 3.5 GPA.
Applicants are evaluated according to the following criteria:
50% Commitment to the HR profession and future career plans
40% SHRM student chapter involvement and volunteer activity
10% Financial need
To learn more about this scholarship and to download the application form, please visit http://www.shrm.org/foundation/108_Student_Schol_App-Certification.doc.
Application Deadline for Educational and Certification Scholarships:
October 15, 2008
For more information, please contact studentawards@shrm.org or call (800) 283-7476.
