NAHR/SHRM Graduate Student Scholarship
Funding Amount
$7,500 per scholarship; 10 scholarships funded annually
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Must be enrolled in a master's degree program with a clear emphasis on HR or HR-related fields
- No specific geographic restrictions mentioned
Overview
Funder: National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) Foundation in partnership with SHRM Foundation
Geographic Scope: United States
Program Overview:
The NAHR Foundation has partnered with the SHRM Foundation to fund graduate student scholarships for students pursuing master's degrees in human resources or HR-related programs. NAHR funds 10 scholarships annually at $7,500 each. The SHRM Foundation administers the selection process using their highly effective evaluation criteria.
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in a master's degree program with a clear emphasis on HR or HR-related fields
- No specific geographic restrictions mentioned
Judging Criteria (Combined Percentage):
- SHRM student chapter involvement and/or commitment to the HR profession: 35%
- Academic achievement: 30%
- Additional leadership and service activities or work experience: 25%
- Financial need: 10%
Contact Information:
- National Academy of Human Resources
- Phone: (631) 919-5065
- Email: info@nationalacademyhr.org
- Address: 68 W. Water Street Unit 20, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
- SHRM's application process begins each January
Required Steps:
- Apply through SHRM Foundation's application portal
- Submit materials following SHRM Foundation guidelines
- SHRM Foundation reviews applications and selects recipients
Note: Specific application materials and requirements are managed by SHRM Foundation. Applicants should visit SHRM Foundation website for detailed application instructions and deadlines.
More Information:
Contact SHRM Foundation directly for current application details and deadlines.
What National Academy of Human Resources Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
National Academy of Human Resources Foundation reported $2,511 in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2020
- 1
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $20K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Bowling Green, OH.
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