September 2004
 
 


GMA SHRM Professional Scholarship Program

Application PDF

The Greater Madison Area Society for Human Resource Management (GMA SHRM) has established a professional scholarship program encouraging continuing education in the human resource field.

Awards:
Two non-renewable scholarships valued at (up-to) $750 each will be awarded to a GMA SHRM member to support their professional development. Covered eligible programs include:

  • Attendance at a National/State SHRM conferences
  • Post-secondary degree programs in business or human resources related disciplines
  • Support of certification or re-certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, CEBS, etc.)
  • Certificate Programs

Eligibility:
Applicants for the GMA SHRM Professional Scholarship Program must meet the following criteria:

  • GMA SHRM Member
  • Currently working in Human Resources or a related field

Professionals who receive 80 to 100 % tuition reimbursement for post-secondary education from their employer are not eligible to use this award for post-secondary programs.

Scholarship Provisions:
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee based on demonstration of leadership qualities and interest in the human resources field, GMA SHRM participation, and a dedication to the advancement of the HR field.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must provide the following information:

  • Brief one page essay explaining how continuing education or professional certification will enhance your HR career
  • Current resume
  • Completed scholarship application

The scholarship program opens September 23, 2004 and all applications must be postmarked October 29, 2004 to be considered. Application materials should be sent to:

Greater Madison Area SHRM, Inc.
Attention: Scholarship Committee
2830 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53718

All applicants will be notified of the results of the program by November 19, 2004. Scholarship payments will be made on a reimbursement basis, pending submission of receipts for course work or program activity. Recipients are allowed only one reimbursement submission. Reimbursements may take 3-4 weeks to process. Recipients must use monetary contributions within one year of receivable.

Additional Information:
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Dan Stahl, SPHR at dstahl@hrgroup.biz.

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