Scholarship Opportunities
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HR Educational Excellence Scholarship
FWHR is eager to recognize and award students who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in selecting a career in the human resource arena.
A single recipient will be selected in the fall to receive a $1,000 scholarship on behalf of FWHR to aid in their pursuit of higher education in human resources or a related field. This scholarship may be applied towards tuition, fees, and/or books for the upcoming Spring academic year.
This is an exceptional opportunity for HR professionals who are committed to enriching their knowledge of human resources and their passion for then sharing that knowledge while putting it into practice to benefit employers and the current & future generations.
Eligibility Requirements:
Selection Criteria:
5 Additional Documents:
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 18, 2020 to be considered.
HRSouthwest Conference Scholarship
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC), powered by DallasHR, is recognized as one of the largest regional human resources events in the United States. The conference offers educational sessions with nationally renowned keynote speakers.
FWHR will send at least two recipients to the conference by covering the cost of registration and parking (if applicable).
Eligibility Requirements:
The HRSouthwest Conference is October 4 - 7, 2020.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 18, 2020 to be considered.
SHRM Sponsored Scholarships & Awards
In 2020, the SHRM Foundation will award more than $500,000 in certification, academic and professional development scholarships and grants to HR professionals and students. We encourage all eligible SHRM, student, chapter and state council members to apply for one or more of the scholarships or awards listed below. Questions? Contact the SHRM Foundation at shrmfoundation@shrm.org.
Name of Scholarship/Award: | Deadline: | Learn more & apply: |
SHRM Inclusion Conference & Expo | TBD | Click here |
Michael R Losey Excellence in HR Research Award | July 15, 2020 | Click here |
Susan R Meisinger Fellowship for Master's Degree Students | August 2, 2020 | Click here (2nd listed on page) |
Undergraduate Scholarships (30 scholarships available) | August 14, 2020 | Click here |
Graduate Scholarships (30 scholarships available) | August 14, 2020 | Click here |
SHRM Certification Scholarships | August 2, 2020 | Click here |
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