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SHRM Foundation Scholarships for SHRM Members

• 80 Certification Scholarships ($750 each)
• 20 Academic Scholarships ($2,000 each)

The SHRM Foundation awards a total of $100,000 annually in scholarships for SHRM members pursuing degrees in HR-related fields or SPHR, GPHR, PHR or California certification.

In addition, SHRM professional chapters and state councils are eligible to compete for the Certification scholarship to fund programs that promote SPHR, GPHR, PHR or California certification. (Note: 'SHRM members' includes professional, general or associate members. Student members, student chapters and local-only members of chapters are not eligible for this scholarship program.)

All applications must be submitted online. You may begin the online application process, create a user account to save your work and then complete the process at a later date. Your application must be completed and submitted by July 15 to be considered for an award. All applicants will be notified of results by October 15.

• Apply for a Certification Scholarship
• Apply for an Academic Scholarship
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