 3M Certification Scholarship With a long tradition of excellence in development HR and other leaders, the 3M Company believes in education. It created this award in 2015 to honor chief human resource officer Marlene McGrath and her vision of the power of human resources to foster a culture of creative collaboration. The award honors the many employees who help to make 3M a great place to collaborate and innovate.
2016 winners: Gregory Colletti and Andrew Marcotte
2017 winners: Tanisha Moise and Rachael White
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 California SHRM State Council Certification Scholarships
The California SHRM State Council is an essential and effective partner in uniting and supporting California's HR community. To recognize the significance of professional certification and the continued development of HR practitioners, California SHRM established this scholarship in 2016. The award will be offered twice annually to two HR professionals that live or work in California. California SHRM is proud to give back to its members. With these awards, they acknowledge the value of future HR leaders, their organizations and the broader HR community.
2017 winner: Michael Moorman
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 Career Spa, LLC Certification Scholarship
Since its founding in 2009, Career Spa, LLC has been providing encouragement, teaching and accountability to help the unemployed and misemployed rejuvenate their careers. Company founder and principal, Tom Darrow, SHRM-SCP, who has served as SHRM Foundation board chair and president of SHRM-Atlanta, has a passion for the HR profession. It’s his hope that his leadership and advocacy of HR and the underwriting of this scholarship will help advance human resources.
2016 winner: April Asher 2017 winner: Gregory Gyarmati |
 HR Florida State Council Certification Scholarships
The HR Florida State Council serves as the premier resource for best practices relating to the human resources profession for both public and private employers located throughout the state. The Council facilitates services and programs for the collective interest of the state's SHRM and local chapter membership, and promotes activities that serve the professional and advance the profession.
As a strong supporter of the SHRM Foundation’s mission to educate and develop HR professionals, its members are pleased to provide academic and certification resources to advance the educational pursuits of HR professionals located within the Sunshine State.
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 Miriam E. Gordon Memorial Certification Scholarship
This scholarship celebrates Reverend Miriam Gordon, a lifelong-learner with a tireless commitment to community. Her generosity and caring are legendary among her church, family, friends and civic societies. She lived life with love, courage and optimism and always had a sense of humor. Miriam was particularly proud of her long association with the Afro-American Cultural Foundation, working with its legendary executive director and well-known historian, John Harmon. Her daughter Margo says, "My Mom cared deeply for people and often put others above her own concerns. She would be honored to have her name associated with giving and learning."
2017 winner: Karen Hester
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Maine SHRM State Council Certification Scholarship The SHRM Maine State Council provides support to human resource professionals, employers and SHRM chapters across the state in an effort to enhance Maine's workforce and promote advancement of HR. The Council created these scholarships as a way to serve HR professionals and give back to Maine members by offering them an opportunity to become certified.
2017 winner: Laurie Mills |
 Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM Certification Scholarship
The Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM (PASHRM) supports businesses and HR professionals in Pennsylvania by providing information on national, state and local events, legislation and initiatives that assist with day-to-day HR activities, hosting annual conferences and supporting local SHRM chapters. PASHRM is a strong supporter of SHRM certification and the purpose of these scholarships is to give back to PA members by offering them the opportunity to become certified and serve HR professionals.
2017 winner: Edward Rogers
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 Sara Rynes Certification Scholarships
Sara Rynes is the John Murray Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Iowa. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial Relations with an emphasis in Human Resources at the University of Wisconsin. In 2011, she received the Michael Losey Human Resource Management Research Award from SHRM and the SHRM Foundation. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Management, the American Psychological Association and the Management Education Research Institute. She has been a member of the SHRM Foundation Board since 2013. This scholarship is intended to help worthy recipients achieve certification of their HR competencies so they can improve their organizations, advance their careers and give back to the HR profession.
2016 winners: Carina Hanson and Laura Schick
2017 winners: Michelle Li and Crysten Wilkerson
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 SHRM Partners Certification Scholarships Attendees at the annual SHRM Partners Reception, held during SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition, have made this award possible. These donors have demonstrated their commitment to supporting lifelong learning and certification.
2016 winners: Heather Douglas-Shoup, Tamara Kimble and Monterry Luckey
2017 winners: Sandra Jones, Patricia McNeill, Dainelle Taseris, Vijay Takkar, Stephanie Trexler and Amanda Williams
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 Talent Connections, LLC Scholarship
Since its founding in 1999, Talent Connections, LLC, has been delivering top human resource talent to organizations through executive search and contractor services. Company founder and principal, Tom Darrow, SHRM-SCP, who has served as SHRM Foundation board chair and president of SHRM-Atlanta, has a passion for the HR profession. It’s his hope that his leadership and advocacy of HR and the underwriting of this scholarship will help advance human resources.
2016 winner: Kelly Rico 2017 winner: Diana Anderson
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 Virginia SHRM State Council Certification Scholarship
The Virginia SHRM State Council is an essential and effective partner in uniting and supporting Virginia’s HR community. The Council established the scholarship in 2014 to recognize the significance of professional certification and the continued development of HR practitioners. The award is offered annually to one HR professional in Virginia or the District of Columbia. Living its values of passion, connection, inclusion, innovation and integrity, Virginia SHRM is proud to give back to its members. With this award, it acknowledges the value of future HR leaders, their organizations and the broader HR community.
2016 Winner: Sherri Sowers 2017 Winner: Ti-Kimena-Mia Coltrane |
 Wisconsin SHRM State Council Certification Scholarship
The Wisconsin SHRM State Council is an essential and effective partner in uniting and supporting Wisconsin’s HR community. It established this scholarship in 2016 to recognize the significance of professional certification and the continued development of HR practitioners. The award is offered annually to one HR professional that lives or works in Wisconsin. With this award, Wisconsin SHRM acknowledges the value of future HR leaders, their organizations and the broader HR community.
2016 winner: Karla Dickson
Professional Development Scholarships
 Northwest Human Resource Management Association Student Scholarship for SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition
NHRMA provides professional development opportunities for HR professionals and students in Alaska, Oregon and Washington who are members in good standing with SHRM. In further support of its student members, NHRMA created the annual Northwest HRMA scholarship to attend SHRM's Annual Conference and Exposition. With this award, NHRMA acknowledges the value of future HR leaders and is dedicated to supporting their potential.
2017 winner: Markus Smith |
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