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2011 SHRM Barbara Sanchez Instructions

$1,500 Barbara Sanchez Scholarship Application

The 2011 application period is closed.

Applications for 2012 scholarships will be accepted beginning on April 1.

Please review this page for a list of application requirements.

Thank you for your interest in the 2011 Barbara Sanchez Scholarship. You must be working in the media field to be eligible for this award. Five $1,500 scholarships will be awarded annually, one in each SHRM domestic region. Please read this application carefully and follow all instructions. Applications must be submitted online by July 15, 2011 to be considered.

Eligibility:
To apply for this award, you must be:

  • A SHRM member (professional, general or associate). Note: Your SHRM membership must be active as of July 15, 2011 to be considered for an award.
  • Working full-time in human resources in the media field (print, publishing, cable & satellite, broadcasting, motion picture, internet or communications).
  • Pursuing a college degree in human resources or a related field (such as business, psychology or org. development) through an accredited institution of higher learning. Full-time, part-time, online and distance learning programs are acceptable.
Scholarships are for college degree programs only, and may not be used to attend professional development seminars or workshops. This scholarship is a one-time award. Previous applicants and past scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply. Note: Student members and local-only members of chapters are not eligible for this program. Student members click here for information on SHRM Foundation Student Scholarships.

Award History: In 2000, a scholarship fund was created to honor the late Barbara Sanchez, an HR director at Newsday and a dedicated member of the Media Human Resources Association (MHRA) board of directors. MHRA was disbanded in 2003, and it was agreed that the remaining scholarship funds would be awarded through the SHRM Foundation.

Selection: Scholarship recipients will be selected primarily on merit. Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • 50% Work experience/progression (HR involvement & future career plans)
  • 30% Volunteer activity (SHRM experience preferred, but not required)
  • 20% Financial need

The recipient must be accepted and ready to begin his or her studies within six months following notification of the award. Scholarship recipients will be required to provide evidence of acceptance or enrollment in an HR-related program of study in order to claim their award. Applicants who have already completed their studies are not eligible for this award and may not apply for a scholarship to cover past expenses. Applications will not be returned and all decisions are final.

Timeline: Applications must be completed and submitted online by July 15, 2011. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the fall and scholarship checks will be distributed by the end of the year.

How to Apply: Applications will be submitted electronically. All applications must include all required documentation or applicants will not be considered for an award.

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