Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship
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Posted By: Tina Reece on 01/07/2026 | ||||||||
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MRA is dedicated to exceeding member expectations as we help organizations solve the challenges of a constantly changing business environment. We help develop an engaged, high-performing workforce with programs and services focused on the needs of our members.
At MRA, we are Friendly. Accountable. Centered on Members. Engaged. That's the FACE Culture that's what we live and breathe here at MRA. About MRA Scholarship Our MRA scholarship is designed to cultivate awareness of our dedication to fostering growth and success by providing high-potential students with funding to support their educational journey. Our scholarship also inspires recipients to actively engage with us through internship opportunities and consider us an employer of choice for their future careers. About Endowment Fund Scholarship for HR Excellence The Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship component of MRA’s Centennial Endowment Fund is designed to recognize and support the development of human resources professionals. This scholarship will be targeted to successful college juniors and seniors in HR programs in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Ohio. Qualifications for Entry Soon-to-be Junior or Senior standing at an accredited 4-year college or university in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin only Major in Human Resources (HR) or closely related studies Applicants may not be relatives of MRA employees or the Board of Directors. Completed application, including a video questionnaire One letter of recommendation from a supervisor, professor, or school official Copy of transcripts with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (official sealed copy preferred) Employment resume: highlighting community, volunteer, and leadership initiatives in which you participated and collegiate awards and honors received. Terms of Scholarship Award The Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship Award will be withdrawn if a winner does not enroll with a Human Resources Management major in the next scheduled school term (unless having received their undergraduate degree) or if it is determined that the winner misrepresented relevant facts or presented non-original work (video questionnaire) in the application process. Furthermore, applicants may not be relatives of MRA employees or members of its Board of Directors. How to Apply Submit your application at https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/gr9ptobhKB/Excellence-In-Human-Resources-Scholarship Once your application has been submitted you will be asked to complete a video questionnaire through WedgeHR as well as provide a letter of recommendation and copy of transcripts. Thank you! All components of the application process need to be received at MRA no later than Friday, February 27, 2026. Questions? send an email to hrscholarship@mranet.org | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/gr9ptobhKB/Excellence-In-Human-Resources-Scholarship |
