Application for WHRMA SHRM-CP Certification Professional Grant

Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA) proudly offers an annual professional grant award to WHRMA members seeking their SHRM-CP certification. This grant awards one SHRM-CP certification exam and access to the SHRM learning system to the selected recipient for the specified exam period. The SHRM-CP Certification Professional Grant is established to offer financial support for WHRMA members to pursue their SHRM-CP certification, foster their professional development, and contribute to the advancement of their HR career.

Eligibility

Current active dual SHRM/WHRMA member
Active membership from time of application through testing window for which you receive the grant
Not currently certified as a SHRM-CP
Not yet enrolled to take the SHRM-CP certification exam
Meet the eligibility requirements for SHRM-CP certification
Must apply for exam by the SHRM deadline and test in Winter 2025-2026 Window
Not receiving any organizational support or reimbursement for SHRM certification exam

Application Process

To apply, you must complete the online application and provide the following information:

Contact information
Short answer questions about academic, volunteer, and work experience; career aspirations; and your need for the grant
Current resume
One letter from a professional reference, which provides insight into the applicant’s character, career and/or volunteer accomplishments, work ethic, values, and need for this grant
- Applicant will provide contact information for reference in their application
- Recommendation letters will not be accepted directly from applicants
- Reference may be work or volunteer direct supervisor or colleagues, coaches, professors, etc.
- Reference should not be a family member

Applications are due by October 3, 2026. All applications will be reviewed and one (1) recipient will be selected by mid October 2026. All decisions are final. Each grant is a one-time grant.

If you are selected to receive the WHRMA SHRM-CP Certification Professional Grant, you will receive one complimentary exam for the SHRM-CP Certification Exam. The exam must be taken in Window #2 (Winter 2025-2026). If you do not use your certification grant for this testing window, you will have to reapply for a future grant, with no guarantee of receiving a new award.

Please note that WHRMA does not reimburse for any other fees, learning system access, study materials, or any associated expenses.

Applicant Information

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail

Mobile Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

LinkedIn Profile

Please enter the URL for your LinkedIn profile.

How many years of HR related professional work experience do you have?

If none, enter 0.

Current Job Title

If not currently employed, enter N/A.

Essay Questions

In at least 200 words, explain why you are interested to further your knowledge in the HR field and pursue certification.

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State why you believe you should be selected to receive this certification grant award.

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Describe how obtaining your SHRM-CP certification will benefit you in the progression of your HR career.

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What are your professional goals for your HR career?

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Share any professional or community volunteer activity that you actively participate in.

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Resume

Upload your current resume:

Professional Reference Contact Information

Reference Name

First NameLast Name

Reference Email

example@example.com

Organization Where You Worked Together

Enter the name of the organization where you worked with this person.

Reference LinkedIn Profile

Please enter the URL for the LinkedIn profile of your reference.

Application Certification

Acknowledgement

By checking this, I certify that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I confirm that I have reviewed the eligibility criteria and meet all requirements to apply for this grant. I understand that if I am selected to receive this grant, I may be asked to verify the information I have provided. I confirm my understanding that this is for the SHRM-CP certification only and does not apply to the SHRM-SCP certification. I acknowledge that this is a one time application and if I wish to be considered for future awards, I will need to reapply.

2025 SHRM-CP Certification Professional Grant Application