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Graduate Scholarships

Jack in the Box Inc. Graduate Scholarship

As the 2016 winner of the HRM Impact Award, Jack in the Box was recognized for their work to better understand the drives of how well employees at all levels were aligned with the business strategy and customer value proposition, whether employees had the proper tools, training and information to facilitate their performance, and how engaged and committed employees were to the business. The SHRM Foundation is a co-sponsor of this award, and to honor Jack in the Box and their commitment to the use of evidence-based HR practices and practices to foster organizational success, the SHRM Foundation is proud to award the Jack in the Box graduate scholarship.

Pollin Group Graduate Scholarship

Jim Pollin, founder and principal of Pollin Group, is proud to support this scholarship to develop strong and creative HR leaders and partners in business. Jim believes in the importance of investing in communities and business, both of which provide for a strong foundation for our future. Jim also realizes and appreciates that human resources is the cornerstone of this foundation. Jim has over 30 years of experience in cruise meetings and incentives, corporate social responsibility and career development. Pollin Group specializes in working with HR professionals to provide their organization with a range of options for productive meetings, employee motivation and memorable experiences on cruise ships.

National Academy of Human Resources Foundation Graduate Scholarship

The National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR), founded in 1992, recognizes individuals of distinction in human resources for exceptional professional achievement as "Fellows of the NAHR" and occasionally recognizes human resource related groups as "Honored Institutions/Organizations". NAHR recognized the SHRM Foundation as an honored organization in 2014. The NAHR Foundation was formed to allow the Academy to further professionalism in the field at large.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Larry Burk Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Larry Burk, a past SHRM employee and volunteer, passed away on July 10, 2015. Larry was a dedicated HR professional who was committed to the profession and fellow HR professionals. As a volunteer for SHRM, Larry served as the Dallas HR Chapter President, Texas State Council Director, Area IV Vice-President, and served on the National SHRM Board of Directors. Larry retired from the HR department of the Boy Scouts of America after 23 years, and then served SHRM full time as a Regional Director. Thank you, Larry Burk scholarship donors! Donations in memory of Larry to support the SHRM Foundation are being accepted online at shrmfoundation.org/donate or by phone at 703.535.6020.
Lisa Burke Undergraduate Scholarship Dr. Lisa Burke served as a SHRM student chapter advisor while associate professor at Louisiana State University at Shreveport. This award was created in her honor in 2001 when one of her former students donated money for the scholarship. The donor has chosen to remain anonymous. Today, Lisa Burke-Smalley, Ph.D., SPHR, is a full professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Paula Harvey Undergraduate Scholarship Paula H. Harvey, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR believes in education. After graduating from UT-Austin, she started her HR career as a recruiter and later moved into a generalist role. Paula first became involved with SHRM while pursuing her MBA at UNC Charlotte. She served as her chapter's university liaison for seven years and later spent ten+ years as student chapter advisor. Paula has been a dedicated SHRM volunteer in both North Carolina and Texas, holding various roles inclusing MAC representative, state director and chapter president--for two different chapters. She has been honored with numerous awards for her service including NCSHRM HR Professional of the Year, NCSHRM HR Hall of Fame, NCSHRM Humanitarian of the Year (for her work in mentoring students), and the President's Certificate of Merit (for saving a life) from the American Red Cross. Paula is currently VP of HR for Schulte Building Systems, Inc. in Hockley, TX and an adjuct instructor at Rice University's Institute for Human Resource Education. This scholarship was created to honor Paula's outstanding volunteer service and her dedication to mentoring and encouraging HR students.
Junior Achievement USA Undergraduate Scholarship Junior Achievement USA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy, and to help meet this purpose, Junior Achievement USA is collaborating with SHRM and the SHRM Foundation. Through this collaboration, human resources professionals, educators and Junior Achievement associates will engage in initiatives that better prepare young people to be successful adults in the ever-evolving world of work.
Libby Sartain Undergraduate Scholarship Libby Sartain, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCP started her relationship with SHRM (then ASPA) as an undergraduate at Southern Methodist University, where she became an officer with the student chapter. In graduate school at the University of North Texas she helped revitalize a dormant chapter and became an officer there as well. Throughout her 30+ year career in human resources--which included heading up HR at both Southwest Airlines and Yahoo!--she has been active with SHRM. Libby has served as the president of the Dallas SHRM Chapter, and the Chair of the SHRM Board of Directors in 2001. She currently serves on the SHRM Foundation Board. This award celebrates Libby's many years of volunteer service to SHRM and her ongoing support for the next generation of HR professionals.
Schultz Family Sharing Fund: Promoting Giving Back to the HR Profession Jim Schultz retired in 2014 following a 30-year career in human resources with Chevron Corporation. Jim and his family value volunteering and giving back to your professional community, which Jim exemplified during his service as member of the SHRM Foundation's Board of Directors and chair of the board in 2013-2014. With Jim's retirement he started this scholarship to support students with the hopes that its recipient will likewise give back to this vocation that provides so much to organizations, employees and the HR professionals themselves.

Certification Scholarships

3M Certification Scholarship

With a long tradition of excellence in development HR and other leaders, the 3M Company believes in education. 3M created this certification 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. In addition, this award honors the many employees who help to make 3M a great place to work, collaborate and innovate.

2016 Winners: Gregory Colletti and Andrew Marcotte

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 reside or work in the State of 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.

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. Tom Darrow, SHRM-SCP, company founder and principal, 2015-2016 Chair of the Board of the SHRM Foundation, and 2006-2007 President of SHRM-Atlanta, has a passion for the HR profession. It’s our hope that his leadership and advocacy of HR and the underwriting of this scholarship will help advance the future of human resources.

2016 Winner: April Asher

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 our PA members by offering our members the opportunity to become certified and to advance the HR profession and serve the HR professional.

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 at the University of Wisconsin with an emphasis in Human Resources. 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

SHRM Partners Certification Scholarships

Attendees at the annual SHRM Partners Reception, held during SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition, have made this award possible. Invited to support the SHRM Foundation and the SHRM Partners Certification Scholarships, these donors have demonstrated their commitment to supporting lifelong learning and professional HR certification.

2016 Winners: Heather Douglas-Shoup, Tamara Kimble and Monterry Luckey

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. Tom Darrow, SHRM-SCP, company founder and principal, 2015-2016 Chair of the Board of the SHRM Foundation, and 2006-2007 President of SHRM-Atlanta, has a passion for the HR profession. It’s our hope that his leadership and advocacy of HR and the underwriting of this scholarship will help to shape the future of the HR profession.

2016 Winner: Kelly Rico

VA SHRM.jpg 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. To recognize the significance of professional certification and the continued development of HR practitioners, Virginia SHRM established this scholarship in 2014. The award will be offered annually to one HR professional in the Commonwealth of 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, they acknowledge the value of future HR leaders, their organizations and the broader HR community.

2016 Winner: Sherri Sowers

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. To recognize the significance of professional certification and the continued development of HR practitioners, Wisconsin SHRM established this scholarship in 2016. The award will be offered annually to one HR professional that resides or works in the State of Wisconsin. Wisconsin SHRM is proud to give back to its members. With this award, they acknowledge 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

The Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) provides professional development opportunities for HR professionals and students in the states of Alaska, Oregon and Washington who are members in good standing with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In further support of our student members, NHRMA has created the Northwest HRMA scholarship to #SHRM17 for students. This award will be offered annually to one student that resides in the states of Alaska, Oregon, or Washington to attend the SHRM Annual Conference. With this award, NHRMA acknowledges the value of future HR leaders and is dedicated to supporting their potential.

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