SHRM Foundation Certification Grants – Apply This Spring
The SHRM Foundation awards more than $200,000 each year in professional development grants to SHRM members pursuing HR certification.
These grants help cover expenses related to earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, including exam preparation materials, the SHRM Online Learning System, and exam fees.
To apply, you’ll need to submit basic contact information, short responses about your academic and professional experience, a current resume or transcript, and one letter of reference.
Applicants must be current SHRM members, meet SHRM certification eligibility requirements, plan to test during the Spring or Winter testing window, and not receive employer reimbursement for certification expenses.
The application window opens April 13, 2026 and closes June 12, 2026.
Learn more about this grant and apply at www.shrm.org/foundation.
Kortney Jenks, SHRM-CP
WI SHRM Certification Director
certificationdirector@wishrm.org