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SHRA Scholarship Application

    We look forward to receiving your SHRA Scholarship application!

    Please reach out to either of our our Certification Co-Chairs with any questions.

    Deb Donlick, SHRM-CP, Certification Co-Chair
    Lauren Nuzzi,  SHRM-SCP, Re-Certification Committee

    SHRA Scholarship Application

     

    SHRA Scholarship Information

    Did you know that we offer up to $3,000 annually in scholarships for our chapter members?

    Scholarship Opportunities:

    We award two scholarships per calendar year. A maximum of $1,500 will be awarded each scholarship period and may consist of multiple awardees. SHRA members who meet the scholarship criteria may apply more than once but not more often than annually, based on the date of their last award. Priority will be given to first-time applicants. SHRA Board members are ineligible to apply. Any award is at the sole discretion of the SHRA Board of Directors.

    The annual scholarship application windows and award periods are:

    • February 1 - March 31 for an April 1 award date
    • September 1 - October 31 for a November 1 award date

    Qualification Criteria:

    • Be a member in good standing with SHRA
    • Have attended a minimum of four SHRA monthly programs in the past 12 months as of the date of their application

    Qualifying Activities:

    • Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) learning system exam materials and/or preparatory course
    • HRCI or SHRM certification examination fees
    • HR-related college coursework
    • Annual membership to SHRM
    • Annual membership to SHRA
    • Registration fees associated with HR-related conferences, workshops, seminars, or e-Learning activities
    • Lodging and transportation fees associated with attending an HR-related conference or other development activity

    NH HR State Council SHRM Certification Scholarships

    The HR State Council of NH is proud to provide NH State Chapter members or NH SHRM Members-At-Large the opportunity to be awarded a $600 Scholarship for the SHRM Certification exam and/or its preparation (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).

    Scholarship Opportunities:

    • NHSCHR Certification Scholarship ($600)
    • The Joe Wirtz NHSCHR Scholarship ($600) – Given in memory of a dedicated HR Professional, HR State Council Director, President of MAHRA and HRAGC, HR Mentor, and husband to Terri Wirtz.

    Qualification Criteria:

    • Be an active member in good standing with an NH Chapter, or reside in NH and have a current SHRM membership. Membership must be active when applying and throughout the year in which you receive the award.
    • Must take the SHRM certification exam in the spring or winter of the testing period.
    • Must submit a completed HR State Council of NH Certification Application Form.

      Scholarship recipients must be prepared to submit the following for reimbursement upon achieving SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP:

      • NH State HR Council Reimbursement Form

      • Proof of non-eligibility for tuition reimbursement via your employer

      • Evidence of successfully obtaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

      • Detailed receipt showing the total expense of:
        • SHRM SmartStudy tools, or
        • SHRM seminars tuition, or
        • Educational partner tuition

    Qualifying SHRM Certification Activities:

    • Self-Study – SmartStudy tools
    • Seminars – three-day program or seven-week virtual course
    • Education Partners – traditional classroom preparation class