Scholarship: $2,500 for a degree-seeking undergraduate program
Applications Open: January 19, 2021
Deadline: March 31, 2021 (8:00 pm ET)
Notified of Results: May 2021
Eligibility
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Current SHRM member (professional or student)
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Enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program with at least one full semester remaining before graduation (see additional clarification below), OR accepted and ready to begin your studies within six months*
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University is a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
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Degree program is HR-related (e.g. business, psychology, HR, org development, etc.)
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Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
* If you have already begun your last semester or you have completed your studies by the notification date (see above), you are not eligible for this award and may not apply for a scholarship to cover past expenses.
How to Apply
Online application including:
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Contact information
Short answer questions about academic, volunteer, and work experience and career aspirations
Current resume
Transcripts from an accredited institution.*
- Universities within the United States must be regionally accredited
- Universities outside of the United States must be accredited by a widely recognized accrediting body within the country or by the agency or ministry that oversees higher education within the country
One letter of reference.**
*Transcripts must be in English. The SHRM Foundation may request an applicant with an international transcript to provide a transcript evaluation (at the applicant’s expense), from World Education Services or another reputable service, prior to reviewing an application.
**Letters of reference can be addressed to the ‘SHRM Foundation Scholarship Review Committee’ and should provide insight into the applicant’s character, career and/or volunteer accomplishments, work ethic, values, and need for the scholarship. Letters may be written by work or volunteer colleagues, coaches, professors, etc. but should not come from family members. Applicants must request all recommendation letters through our scholarship application system. SHRM Foundation cannot accept recommendation letters directly from applicants.
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Scholarship Distribution
If selected to receive an Undergraduate Academic Scholarship, recipients will be required to provide proof of enrollment and college/university payment instructions. The SHRM Foundation will issue a check not to exceed $2,500 directly to the institution for payment of tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
Special Considerations
Each scholarship is a one-time award; however, previous applicants and past scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply.
- Full-time, part-time, online, and distance learning programs are acceptable.
- Scholarships are for college-degree programs only and may not be used to attend professional development seminars.
- Recipients should intend on submitting proof of enrollment no later than July for the institution to receive timely payment.