2026 Calendar
Academic Scholarships
- Undergraduate Scholarships Application Window: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
- Graduate Scholarships Application Window: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
- Susan R. Meisinger Scholarship for Graduate Studies: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Professional Development Grants
- Annual Conference Grants Application Window: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
- Student Membership Grants Application Window: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
- Professional Membership Grants Application Window: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification Grants Application #1: Apr 13, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
- Blueprint Conference Grant Application Window: May 26, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026 *Updated*
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification Grants Application #2: Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
- SHRM Specialty Credential Application Window: Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Awards
- HR Tomorrow Leadership Program Application Window: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
- Michael R. Losey HR Research Fellowship Program: TBD *Updated*
Purpose
To recognize a volunteer Military Community Ambassador who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, influence, and strategic impact in advancing military community employment and workforce inclusion through the SHRM Foundation’s Military Community at Work initiative. This award honors volunteer ambassadors who not only champion military community talent in the workforce, but also actively builds relationships with HR stakeholders and employers with agency to institute cultural changes—creating sustainable, local pathways for impact.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an active 2026 SHRM Foundation Military Community Ambassador at the time of nomination.
- Must have or anticipate reaching the 250 minimum reporting requirements within 2026.
- Demonstrated leadership, influence, and strategic impact on workforce initiatives.
- Use of the SHRM Foundation’s Military Community Ambassador presentation materials.
- Completion of Qualtrics quarterly reporting form.
- Completion of Ambassador Training Modules and signed Ambassador pledge.
Award Recognition
- All-expenses-paid trip to attend SHRM's Talent Conference in Aurora, CO from April 11-14, 2027.
- Monetary gift of $3,000.
- On-stage recognition during the award presentation.
- Dedicated opportunities to share best practices and success stories with SHRM community.
- Featured in SHRM/SHRM Foundation media.
Nomination & Selection Process
Self-Nomination Period
- Dates: November 4-December 6, 2026
Submission Requirements (via Submittable)
- Completed eligibility form.
- Completed self-nomination application.
- Provide supporting documentation (optional).
Judging Panel
- SHRM/SHRM Foundation team members