Northwest Louisiana Society

for Human Resource Management

Pre-Collegian Scholarship

This is a $500 scholarship.  It is meant to go toward tuition or any other school related expenses (books, housing, fees, etc.) The recipient will be selected by the NWLA SHRM Board of Directors. 

Selection Criteria

• GPA of 3.0 or greater on high school, most recent technical school, or most recent college transcript
• Overall GPA of 2.5 or greater on most recent transcript
• Current enrollment/acceptance into local community college or university
• 400-500 Word Essay
• Minimum of 4 hours of volunteer/community service work

Essay Question

The essay question is different each year and will be determined by the committee before posting it to the website.

2020/2021 Essay Topic Options:  

1. In situations similar to the current COVID-19 pandemic, what HR functions must adapt- talent acquisition and development, discipline, benefits and compensation? What challenges does HR face working in a remote work environment?

2. Describe a Human Resource professional’s role in a small organization versus a large organization.

3. How do you think education can change your life for the better?

Essay Due Date – March 26, 2021

Disclaimer: This scholarship may not be given each year.  In order for this scholarship to be given, the NWLA SHRM Board of Directors must receive more than 2 scholarship entries, and the essay must:

• Stay on topic
• Keep to 400-500 words or less
• Have an Introduction, body, and coherent conclusion.
• Use appropriate grammar

Please submit completed essays in the form below, and email  transcripts, and letters as proof of current enrollment/acceptance into local college or university and community service hours to: nwlashrm@gmail.com by March 26, 2021.

Past Student Scholarship Winners

Spring 2019 Elizabeth Cole

Spring 2018 Angelina Elliott