Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship For Graduate Study in HR

Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship is designed for an academically outstanding student, who is enrolled in a Master’s Degree program related to HR like organizational development, MBA, psychology, etc and should have a 50% degree remaining at least. Also, candidates must be SHRM certified or SHRM members.

Academic Eligibility for Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship

Prospective UG and PG applicants for Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship are expected to fulfill the following academic-based requirements:

• Academics: An excellent academic record with a GPA of more than 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in the UG program and 3.5 on a scale of 4.0 in the PG program.
• Degree Requirement: The applicant should not have received any other Master’s degree in an HR-related field.

Along with these academic requirements, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Work Experience: A person should have at least five years of professional experience and three years of HR experience.
• University Selection: An applicant may choose any university to study abroad. However, there are some regulations for the selection of the university.
  • If the university is in the USA, then it needs to be regionally accredited.
  • If it is a university outside of the USA, then it must be accredited by the government’s higher education or any equivalent body.

Note: There are no eligibility criteria for this fellowship based on race, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, ancestry, citizenship or national origin, marital status because of the non-discrimination policy of the SHRM Foundation.

Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship 2024, for Graduate Study in HR, invites application each year. As a prospective candidate, you have to complete the online Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship Application and submit it, along with all the documents.

Student Supporting Documentation

Applicants must provide the following student supporting documents at the time of Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship application submission:

• Contact information and details of past work experiences and projected career path.
• Transcripts of Undergraduate college and Graduate college(if enrolled).
  • The transcripts must be written in English.
  • For transcript evaluation, the SHRM Foundation can request a person from any reputable service like World Education Services.
• If a student is not currently enrolled in any master’s program then, a copy of the acceptance letter needs to be submitted.
• Two reference letters highlighting the person’s values, work ethics, characters, and career accomplishments.
  • Must be addressed to the “SHRM Foundation Scholarship Review Committee”.
  • Should be written by professors, colleagues, or coaches.
• A copy of an updated CV or resume
• One letter of reference

Opens

Jan 9 2024 12:00 AM (EST)

Deadline

Mar 13 2024 08:00 PM (EST)

The selection depends on various factors, which determine a student's capabilities and achievements. The recipient of the Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship is selected based on factors like,

• Academic Excellence during an undergraduate degree
• Leadership Quality
• Students Achievements
• Community Service
• Work experiences
• Financial requirement
• potential to become a successful HR leader
• Career Objective

As a result of the selection process, two students or professionals are awarded annually,

• one person is an award recipient of the previous year whose fellowship gets renewed for a year and
• The other is the recipient of that year.

T&C for Renewing Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship

The student must fulfill the given requirements to continue the receipt of the award for the next year, after achieving the year in his first year of Masters study:

• During the fellowship period, a recipient needs to work in the HR field and continue SHRM membership or HR certification.
• A candidate is expected to give back to the community by serving as a judge of SHRM scholarships, reviewer of SHRM publication, participation in any research studies or item-writing panel of SHRM Certification.
•  If selected to receive the Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship, recipients will be required to provide proof of enrollment and college/university payment instructions. The SHRM Foundation will issue a check not to exceed $10,000 directly to the institution for payment of tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution. 

Special Considerations

Each scholarship is a one-time award, renewable for a second year; up to $20,000 total.  Previous applicants may reapply, but past scholarship recipients are ineligible.

• 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.
• Recipients should intend on submitting proof of enrollment no later than July for the institution to receive timely payment.