Scholarships
Receive financial support toward professional development that will enhance your learning and advance your HR career.
Current Opportunities
SHRM Certification Prep Course
Available to members, one scholarship covering 50% of the registration fee and 50% of the SHRM exam fee will be awarded for the spring 2026 prep course.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
SOAHR, SHRM-Atlanta's Annual Conference
Available to members, one scholarship covering 100% of the registration fee will be awarded for a student and one for a professional to attend SOAHR in person April 22-23 at Gas South Convention Center.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Nina M. Climes
"Receiving this scholarship to attend SOAHR 2025 was an incredible opportunity that allowed me to deepen my HR expertise, expand my professional network, and stay ahead of industry trends. I am truly grateful for this support which made it possible for me to invest in my professional growth and bring valuable insights back to my organization and the HR community."
Additional Details
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Scholarships are one-time awards, but past applicants and recipients may apply again. A previous award does not guarantee future awards.
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Selected recipients will receive instructions on how to claim their scholarship. Failure to follow the instructions or participate in the awarded program may make you ineligible for future scholarships.
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Scholarships may be considered taxable income. Recipients may be required to provide a Social Security number or tax ID so SHRM-Atlanta can issue a 1099 for the applicable tax year.
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SHRM-Atlanta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national origin, family status, or citizenship. Recipients are chosen primarily based on merit.
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Applicants must be SHRM-Atlanta members at the time of application and remain members for the duration of the program, or the award will be forfeited.