Washington State SHRM Professional Development Scholarship

The Washington State SHRM (WASHRM) Annual Conference Scholarship provides financial support for HR professionals and students who wish to attend the WASHRM Annual Conference. This scholarship is designed to promote professional development, networking, and continued engagement within the HR community. You must be an active SHRM and Washington State SHRM Chapter member to be eligible.

Section 1: Applicant Information

Date

First name

Last name

Phone

Current Employer or School

Job Title and/or Academic Status

Washington State SHRM Chapter Affiliation

Section 2: Education and Career Goals

If you are enrolled in an educational program in the field of HR, please list the name of the program and institution.

Please describe your career aspirations and your involvement in the HR community.

Section 3: Professional Development & Conference Engagement

Why are you interested in attending the WASHRM Annual Conference?

How do you plan to apply what you learn at the conference to your work, studies, or SHRM chapter involvement?

Please describe an example of how you have demonstrated leadership or initiative in your workplace, chapter, or school.

Section 4: Financial Information

Please describe your financial need for this scholarship.

Section 5: SHRM Alignment & Commitment

What does SHRM's mission "advancing the HR profession and serving HR professionals" mean to you personally?

How have you contributed to the HR profession, your SHRM chapter, or your local HR community?

How do diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles shape your approach to HR and leadership?

Are you able to commit to attending the full conference, including keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking events?

Yes

Unsure - please explain:

Have you previously attended a WASHRM Annual Conference or volunteered with SHRM?

Yes

If yes, please describe your involvement:

Section 6: Supporting Materials

Please describe why you believe you should be selected for this scholarship.

Provide a brief personal statement summarizing your qualifications, passion for HR, and the potential impact of this opportunity.

Upload your resume (PDF or Word Format)

Section 7: Certification

By submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that incomplete applications may not be considered.

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