SHRM Annual Conference & Expo Grant

Conference attendance grants to help members meet colleagues, learn, and discuss HR-relevant issues and ideas.

Geographic Scope: Open to SHRM members nationwide

Focus Areas: Professional development through conference attendance

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be ONE of the following:

• Employed (full or part-time)
• Unemployed and Full-Time Student

Applicants must also meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Have active SHRM membership through July 15 of the year the award is accepted
• Not receive any organizational support or reimbursement to attend the conference
• Not be pre-registered for the conference
• Not have received a SHRM Annual Conference & Expo award in the past five years

Important Notes

• Due to COVID-19 pandemic impacts, SHRM Foundation reserves the right to adjust award packages, including shifting from in-person to virtual registration, changing travel stipends, or canceling awards

Location: North Carolina State Council Society for Human Resources Management, P.O. Box 97005, Raleigh, NC 27624

Application Process

1. Visit the SHRM Foundation website for application portal
2. Complete application form with required information
3. Confirm eligibility status
4. Submit by the published deadline

Required Materials:

• Proof of SHRM membership (active through July 15)
• Confirmation of employment or student status
• Statement that no organizational reimbursement will be received

Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed submission requirements should be confirmed on the SHRM Foundation website.