March 1 to May 15, 2008

The Program

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has established a scholarship program to help finance higher education for children of its members. The program is independently managed by Scholarship America, a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.

Eligibility

Applicants must be children of national members of SHRM. Applicants may be either high school seniors, high school graduates or first-year college undergraduates enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year college or university.

Scholarship Awards

Awards are $1,500 each and may only be used for the first or second year of undergraduate study only. A total of twenty-four (24) scholarships are awarded annually.

Application

Students must complete the application and mail it along with a complete high school or college transcript of grades to Scholarship America, postmarked no later than May 15. Applicants are solely responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. All information submitted is confidential and will be reviewed only by Scholarship America personnel. Application Instructions can be found at www.shrm.org which will allow you to download the application.

Recipient Selection

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of educational and career goals, and recommendation by an adult. Scholarships awarded will be based on Scholarship America selection procedures and available funds. Not all applicants will receive awards. Selection of recipients will be made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any member or officer of SHRM play a part in the selection.

All applicants will be notified of their status in late June.

Payment of Awards

Scholarship payments are authorized by SHRM and processed by Scholarship America. Payments are made in two equal installments on August 15 and around December 30. Checks are mailed to each recipient's home address and are made payable to the school for the student.

Obligations

Scholarship recipients must enroll in their educational programs no later than Fall of the year in which their awards are given. Recipients have no obligations to SHRM. They are, however, required to provide Scholarship America with current transcripts and to notify Scholarship America of any changes of address, school enrollment, or other pertinent information.

Revision Policy

The general conditions and procedures under which scholarships are made are subject to periodic review by SHRM, including termination of the program.

For More Information Contact:

SHRM Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Telephone: 1-800-537-4180

24 Scholarships awarded annually!