Certification Scholarship Application Information
For the second year, New River Valley SHRM will be offering scholarships to assist members in becoming PHR or SPHR certified. The chapter can purchase a leader’s guide and a minimum of five participant guides of the SHRM Learning System at a discounted price. This allows us to offer five scholarships.
If you are interested in receiving one of these scholarships please complete the attached application and submit it to Cathy Carter-Hughes no later than April 18, 2013. The scholarship committee will review all applications and make a determination who will be awarded the scholarships by May 9, 2013. In the event you are selected for the scholarship the following commitments must be met.
1. Half the cost of the learning system ($100) must be paid to NRV SHRM no later than May 23, 2013.
2. You must participate in the NRV SHRM study group
3. You must sit for the certification exam by the end of the Spring 2014 testing period.
Individuals may order a SHRM Learning System through the chapter at the discounted rate without applying for a scholarship; however, in order to purchase at the discounted rate individuals must participate in the study group, and pay half the expense (~$250) by May 23, 2013.
Please contact Cathy Carter-Hughes () with any questions.
PHR/SPHR Certification Scholarship Application
Name: Employer:
Mailing Address: City/State:
Email: Telephone:
1. Are you a current NRV SHRM member? ______If yes, number of years? ______
2. Which exam do you plan to take?
3. Will you be eligible to sit for this certification exam prior to the Spring 2014 testing window?
Yes No
a. If yes, please describe in detail how you meet the eligibility requirement stated in the HRCI Certification Handbook
4. Why do you wish to achieve your PHR/SPHR Certification?
5. If you are interested in applying for the hardship scholarship, please submit a one-page essay explaining why you should be chosen.
By signing below and submitting this application, I commit to participate in the NRV SHRM study group to assist me in preparing the certification exam, I agree to volunteer within the study group, I agree to sit for the certification exam by the end of the Spring of 2014 testing window, I agree to pay $200.00 for the SHRM Learning System materials (unless I’m selected for the hardship scholarship) and I certify that I am currently an active member of NRV SHRM.
If I fail to take the certification exam by the end of the Spring 2014 testing window, I agree that I am responsible for reimbursing NRV SHRM the funds used to purchase my SHRM Learning System.
The NRV SHRM study group is an invaluable resource in preparing to sit for the certification exam but should not be considered the only means of preparation. In addition to the study group participants should use other resources such as the online portion of the SHRM Learning System to identify areas where further concentrated study is necessary.
Applicant’s Printed Name Date
Applicant’s Signature