Scholarships

GAASHRM is offering three (3) scholarships this membership year!

(2) Professional Scholarships - PHR/SPHR/GPHR

As a member benefit, these scholarships will be awarded twice during the 2009-2010 Year. The first will go to one GAASHRM member who will be taking the PHR/SPHR/GPHR exam during the 1st testing window (December 1- January 31). The second will go to one GAASHRM member who will be taking the PHR/SPHR/GPHR exam during the 2nd testing window (May 1 - June 30).

The scholarships awarded will cover the current cost of the PHR, SPHR or GPHR exam testing fee at the regular registration rate. In cases where the member's company is funding the cost of the actual exam, this amount can be applied to the cost of study related expenses, such as study materials or preparation courses. The winners will be selected randomly from those applicants who meet all eligibility requirements.

Full professional scholarship guidelines and applications are now available. Applications for the first window are due by December 1st and applications for the second window are due by May 1st.

(1) Student Scholarship - $1000

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one current Washtenaw County college freshman or sophomore, in any field, that will continue taking classes in the fall of 2009. The scholarship is designed to increase awareness among college students in the Washtenaw County area, and the surrounding areas, of the opportunities for careers in the HR field. In addition to the application, there is a short essay requirement that will have student applicants investigating the functions of an HR department and the opportunities associated with a career in HR. Information on this scholarship has been distributed to: Cleary University, Concordia University, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan, and Washtenaw Community College.

Please see the full $1000 Student Scholarship guidelines and application if you are interested, or if you would like to forward information on to any additional college students. Applications are due February 28, 2010.