Education and Workforce: Scholarships

The CSHRM Student Scholarship is open to all current chapter members and students who are currently enrolled in a degree program and demonstrate their commitment to the HR field through academic performance, work/internship experience, and participation in the local, national, and/or student SHRM chapter. One (1) scholarship will be awarded in 2013 in the amount of $1,500. Requirements include: current undergraduate or graduate student on a full time or part time basis who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in HR with an overall GPA of 3.0.

Click here to download the CSHRM Student Scholarship Application


The CSHRM Arnetta J. Moore Scholarship is open to all chapter members who must have passed the PHR/SPHR exam between December 1, 2012-January 31, 2013 OR applicants must be pursuing PHR/SPHR certification or re-certification, i.e., registering for the exam, between January 22, 2013 – March 22, 2013. two (2) scholarships will be awarded in 2013 in the amount of $500 each. The application due date is Wednesday, April 25, 2013.Scholarship winners will be recognized at the June 2013 chapter meeting.  Applications will be available April 1, 2013.  Please contact Shirley Hunter, VP Education at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Click here to download the Arnetta J. Moore Scholarship application

Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study

The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR is a premier source of funding for first-time master's degree students in Human Resources. The award honors former SHRM President & CEO, Susan R. Meisinger, SPHR.

The fellowship is designed to support master’s degree students who are either members of SHRM or certified HR professionals through the HR Certification Institute. Sponsored jointly by SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and the HR Certification Institute, the fellowship supports those who want to leverage significant past contributions to the HR management field and who plan to continue contributing to the profession by earning a master’s degree in HR.

One winner is selected annually to receive a fellowship of up to $10,000. Additional fellowships may be awarded, depending on funding available, quantity and quality of applicants, and the discretion of SHRM. Each fellowship is renewable for one additional year for a total of two years of graduate study and up to $20,000 total for the fellowship. Doctoral students, including DBAs and Ph.D.’s, are not eligible for this award.

How to Apply
Download and complete the http://www.shrm.org/about/awards/Documents/Application_Form_Meisinger_Fellowship_2013_FINAL.doc">application form, compile all required materials, then mail your completed application package to:
Meisinger Fellowship SHRM Foundation Administrator
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-6020

All required materials must be submitted together in one package. Applications will not be returned. Completed applications must be received by Monday, August 19, 2013. All applicants will be notified of results via mail by October 31, 2013.

• http://www.shrm.org/about/awards/Documents/Meisinger_Fellowship_FAQs_2013_FINAL.doc">Frequently-asked questions (FAQs)
• Read about past winners at http://www.shrm.org/about/foundation/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx">http://www.shrm.org/about/foundation/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
• http://www.shrm.org/about/awards/Documents/Application_Form_Meisinger_Fellowship_2013_FINAL.doc">Download the application form

Academic and Certification Scholarships for HR Professionals

One hundred scholarships totaling $100,000 will be awarded to SHRM members in 2013. 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, 2013

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.)

Awards

• 80 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 16 certification scholarships and 4 academic scholarships for a total of 20 awards. 

How to Apply

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

Application period: April 1-July 15, 2013.

Please contact Shirley Hunter, VP Education at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (216) 533-6772 if you have any questions.