The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR is a premier source of funding for first-time master's degree students in Human Resources. The award honors former SHRM President & CEO, Susan R. Meisinger, SHRM-SCP, SPHR.
The fellowship is designed to support master’s degree students who are either members of SHRM or certified HR professionals. Sponsored by the SHRM Foundation, the fellowship supports those who want to leverage significant past contributions to the HR management field and who plan to continue contributing to the profession by earning a master’s degree in HR.
One winner is selected annually to receive a fellowship of up to $10,000. Each fellowship is renewable for one additional year for a total of two years of graduate study and up to $20,000 total for the fellowship. Doctoral students, including DBAs and Ph.D.s, are not eligible for this award.
Please visit the Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship webpage for information on how to apply for the fellowship. If you have any questions, contact Elissa Soares, Foundation Administrator, at 703-535-6020 or via e-mail at fellowship@shrm.org.
All required materials must be submitted together in one package. Applications will not be returned. Completed applications must be received by Monday, August 15, 2016. All applicants will be notified of results via mail by October 31, 2016.
May 11, 2016