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In recognition of the need for skilled Human Resources professionals to support the workforce within the region of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Empire Society for Human Resource Management (SESHRM) will award one (1) $1,000 scholarship per academic year to an eligible undergraduate student recipient meeting the following eligibility requirements. Should no eligible applicants apply in a year, the award will not be given.

ELIGIBILITY

• Current SHRM national student member (which includes membership to student SESHRM #5496) or have submitted application at the time of this scholarship application with proof of membership prior to awarding of scholarship
• Enrolled in an accredited degree-seeking undergraduate program
• Degree program is HR-related (i.e., Business, Psychology, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, etc.)
• Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above
• Applicant may only be awarded the scholarship once per lifetime

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit a written application to the current SESHRM Student Chapter Board Liaison siouxempireshrm@gmail.com. Application format should be a Word document or PDF. Please email application materials addressed to the Student Chapter Board Liaison, who will confirm receipt of your application.

Application should include the following:

• Your contact information (full name, address, email)
• 500-word personal essay articulating your interest in HR, financial need, and career goals
• Current Resume
• One professional letter of reference addressed to ‘SESHRM Scholarship Review Committee’ containing information about applicant’s character, ethics, values and experiences. Letter may not come from a family member of applicant and should state context of relationship to applicant (supervisor, professor, mentor, coach, etc.).
• Copy or screen shot of current academic transcript that will show applicant’s name, the name of the institution of higher learning, courses you’ve taken, and grades for each.

Submit application materials by March 1 for the following academic year, defined as August through July. Scholarship recipient will be notified of award status by May. Checks will be sent to the student’s account at their academic institution of higher learning and made payable to that institution on behalf of the student.

SELECTION CRITERIA

All application materials, including your letter(s) of recommendation and personal essay will be reviewed, to assess the following points:

• 30% Commitment to/passion for HR profession
• 25% Career goals and commitment to the state of South Dakota, including applicant’s local chapter
• 25% Academic Achievement
• 20% Financial Need

SESHRM recognizes local HR professionals annually who have made significant contributions to the field of Human Resource Management and represent "the best" in the Human Resources profession. They are strategic business partners, individuals, businesses or organizations who serve as role models for the profession, who are leaders rather than followers, who set standards for others and the profession, and who apply their professional expertise outside of their organizations. Congratulations to our most recent recipients below!

Distinguished HR Professional of the Year

Garrett Wilson, Reliamax

Emerging HR Professional of the Year

Kelsey Hillburg, Sanford Health

Previous Distinguished Recipients:

• Maggie Pearson, RMS Roller-Grinder
• Dawn Uthe, Carsforsale.com
• Julie Waage, RAS
• Carey Deaver, Minnehaha County
• Patsy Kramer, Sanford Health

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