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2026 Certification Scholarship Application

     

     

    HR State Council of New Hampshire
    		 

     

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    The HR State Council of New Hampshire is dedicated to the personal and professional development of NH SHRM Affiliate Chapter members and NH SHRM At-Large members interested in pursuing their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certifications and is excited to offer the following scholarships in 2026:

    • One (1) $600 Scholarship – NHSCHR Certification Scholarship
    • One (1) $600 Scholarship – The Joe Wirtz NHSCHR Scholarship


    To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be an active member in good standing with a NH Chapter or reside in NH and have a current SHRM membership.  Membership must be active when applying and throughout the year in which you receive the award.
    • Must take certification exam in the 2026 spring or winter testing window.
    • Submit completed HR State Council of NH Certification Application Form.

    Please return your completed application by 6/1/2026 to Kim Brackett, Certification Director at kbrackett@mfs.org

     

    NH SHRM Affiliate Chapter Member or NH SHRM At-Large Member Information

    Date:

     

    Name:

     

    NH SHRM Affiliate Chapter:

     

    SHRM ID:

     

    SHRM Member Since:

     

    Employer:

     

    Title:

     

    Address | City | Zip:

     

    Phone:

     

    Email:

     
     

     

    Please describe why you have decided to pursue the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP at this time:

     
     

     

    Please describe your engagement with NH Affiliate SHRM Chapters, HR State Council of NH Conferences, or SHRM Conferences:

     

     

     

    Please check the eligible SHRM resources you intend to pursue:

     

    Self-Study ~ SmartStudy tools

     

    Seminars ~ 3-Day program or 7-week virtual course

     

    Education Partners ~ Traditional Classroom Prep Class
     

     

    All submitted applications will be reviewed by the HR State Council of NH to determine who will be selected.   

    All scholarships are non-transferable, and reimbursement must be requested by the end of the winter testing window.

     

     

    For Scholarship Recipients: Upon achieving SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, the following are required to be submitted for reimbursement:

    1. NH State HR Council Reimbursement Form
    2. Proof of non-eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement via your company;
    3. Proof of successfully obtaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, and
    4. Detailed Receipt showing cost of SHRM SmartStudy tools, SHRM Seminars tuition, or Educational Partner tuition