naaahratlanta.org

Application Deadline:
September 15, 2010

The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) - Atlanta is committed to preparing human resource professionals through education, workshops, information services and support systems to ensure that HR is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategy within each member's respective organization. We are equally as committed to ensuring that we support our future HR leaders who are engaged in completing their education in this field of study.  

Annually, we provide scholarships to a person(s) in the study of human resources management, or a related field. Candidate’s qualifications and Scholarship Award package will be evaluated by a panel of three qualified judges. This year, we will be awarding one undergraduate scholarship and one graduate scholarship. Our selections will be announced at our Scholarship Banquet in November 2010. The winners will be invited to join us for this gala event.  As a bonus benefit, undergraduate scholarship recipients will receive paid student membership to NAAAHR Atlanta until graduation.  Graduate scholarship recipients will receive 1 year paid student membership to NAAAHR Atlanta.

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Scholarship Requirements

• Self-identification as African American and/or Black.
• Currently enrolled and attending class at an accredited college or university in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related fields such as Organizational or Development Behavior.
• Must have successfully completed at least two or more HR related classes and currently enrolled in at least one HR related course.
• At least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Must participate in community service and/or extra curricular activities.

• Self-identification as African American and/or Black.
• Must have successfully completed at least two or more HR related classes and currently enrolled in at least one HR related course.
• Currently enrolled and attending at an accredited college or university in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.
• Must be pursing a graduate degree in Human Resources or related fields such as Organizational or Development Behavior.
• At least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Must participate in community service and/or extra curricular activities.
  
  

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  How to Apply

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Research paper on pre-selected topic (Research paper must be typewritten on one of the preselected topics on application and no more than two pages)
• Three reference letters: (1) mentor, (1) professor or community leader and (1) Human Resources Professional
• Unofficial stamped and sealed transcript(s) from an accredited college/university: This is usually accessible at a minimal or no charge through your college/university website. (Request ASAP!)

2.         Completed application, essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and  transcript(s) must be mailed together in the same envelope and postmarked by September 15, 2010 (NO EXCEPTIONS).  Mail package to:

NAAAHR Atlanta
P.O. Box 2091
Lithonia,  GA  30058
Attention: Scholarship Committee

Completed application packages will be reviewed and scored by the Scholarship Committee.  The top scoring applicants will be granted an interview in October, 2010.  All scholarships will be awarded in November, 2010.  

***Please note:  Incomplete application packages will disqualify you from consideration for this scholarship*** 

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