Practicing HR requires specialized training and lots of support. That’s why each year the SHRM Foundation provides more than $500,000 in financial assistance to individuals preparing for their first job in HR or studying to fast-track their existing career in human resources.
Some scholarships are available exclusively with SHRM membership. Others are open to any HR Professional, student and faculty member. All are excellent ways to access the resources you need to continue your academic pursuits and become a future HR leader in the world of work.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification Grant
Click here for details about upcoming application periods and deadlines for SHRM Certification Professional Development Grants
Top Tips for Scoring A SHRM Foundation Scholarship.
- Plan ahead: Keep a calendar of important scholarship deadlines and set aside time to create a strong application.
- Make sure you’re eligible: You must be an active SHRM member to apply for some SHRM Foundation scholarships.
- Don’t rely on one scholarship: Apply to all scholarships for which you are eligible.
- Stick to the topic. Make sure the goals you express in your scholarship application match those of the scholarship program.
- Know your audience: Remember that your application will be evaluated by select reviewers that include HR practitioners and/or academic faculty.
