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Four Rivers SHRM Renews Scholarship Program

    April 23, 2024

    Four Rivers SHRM is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you are interested in applying, download the application form from our website, www.fourrivers.shrm.org. The application form must be completed in full and emailed along with all supporting documentation to fourriversshrmchapter@gmail.com by May 15, 2024.

    Who is Eligible to Apply?

    • Applicant must be at least a sophomore in college (obtained a minimum of 30 credit hours), with a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (if applicable, a 3.5 GPA is required for HR related courses), and where possible, the student must be a SHRM student member with a valid SHRM number. The student applicant must be pursuing human resources as a program of study.
    • Or the applicant must be an active FRSHRM Member in good standing who is continuing their education in a human resources or management program of study (undergraduate or graduate). The FRSHRM Member must have obtained a minimum of 30 credit hours and achieved a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. If applicable, a 3.5 GPA is required for HR related courses.

    How Can I Apply?

    Scholarship applications are being accepted through May 15, 2024. To submit, email the application along with the supporting materials listed below to fourriversshrmchapter@gmail.com.

    • Complete the application form.
    • Cover letter highlighting your reasons for seeking the award, your interest in the HR profession, your intended career objective, and how this scholarship award would help you accomplish that objective.
    • Resume (include detailed information about employment history, volunteer work, and current student involvement activities).
    • One letter of recommendation from a teacher/instructor or from an employer or a community organization in which you are involved.
    • Unofficial college transcript.

    How Much is the Award?

    It is the goal of FRSHRM to award two scholarships in the 2024-2025 academic year. Each scholarship is worth a total of $2,000.00 ($1,000 will be applied to the fall semester by late July 2024 and $1,000 will be applied to the spring semester by late November 2024). Payment will be made directly from Four Rivers SHRM directly to the college or university into the student's account. If selected for the scholarship, you will be required to provide FRSHRM your Social Security number or Tax ID for income tax purposes.

    How are Scholarships Awarded?

    Each application is measured using the following rubric:

    • 40% Demonstrated Leadership
    • 20% SHRM Student Chapter involvement or other student professional organization
    • 20% Commitment to the HR profession
    • 20% Scholastic Average and Standing