Master of Science in Human Resource ManagementScholarships

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Current or former officer with at least one year of service with a local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your involvement with your local SHRM chapter and the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting your professional and personal goals.
• Letter from local SHRM Chapter verifying service

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Current or former officer with at least one year of service with a local Student Chapter Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your involvement with your local SHRM student chapter and the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting your professional and personal goals.
• Letter from Faculty Advisor of local SHRM Chapter verifying service

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Current or former officer with at least one year of service with a local chapter of the National Association of African American in Human Resources (NAAAHR)

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your involvement with your local NAAAHR chapter and the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting your professional and personal goals.
• Letter from local NAAHR Chapter verifying service

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Current state or municipal employee outside of the Higher Education

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your personal aspirations and career goals and the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting these goals. Please include any information that would give the Scholarship Committee a better understanding of the importance of this scholarship to you. The essay may also include your commitment to remain and practice Human Resources in your municipality or state other plans post-graduation
• Employment verification form

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Alumnus of one of the following Florida state universities with a Bachelor’s degree:
  • Broward College
  • Florida Atlantic University
  • Florida State University
  • Miami-Dade College
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of Florida
  • University of South Florida
• At least one year of professional experience in Human Resources

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your personal aspirations and career goals, and the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting these goals. Please include any information that would give the Scholarship Committee a better understanding of the importance of this scholarship to you. Your essay could also include your commitment to remain and practice Human Resources in the state of Florida or state other plans post-graduation
• Completed employment verification form

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Alumnus of an undergraduate program at Florida International University
• At least one year of professional experience in Human Resources OR have an undergraduate degree with a concentration in Human Resources

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your personal aspirations and career goals, and the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting these goals. Please include any information that would give the Scholarship Committee a better understanding of the importance of this scholarship to you. The essay may include your commitment to the Human Resource field or other plans post-graduation.
• Employment verification form

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 2 per academic year

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Must be a current employee with an organization that is a member on the FIU MSHRM Advisory Board
• Must have at least one year of professional experience in Human Resources

Requirements:

• 500-1,000 word essay describing your personal aspirations and career goals, and address the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting these goals. Please include any information that would give the Scholarship Committee a better understanding of the importance of this scholarship to you. The essay could also include your current role in Human Resources and your commitment to the Human Resource field or other plans post-graduation.
• Employment verification form

Complete MSHRM Scholarship Application Form

Total Awards: 6 per academic year (2 per cohort at the start of each term)

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be fully admitted into the MSHRM Online or Face-to-Face program
• Candidates must demonstrate active participation in classroom or virtual discussions, or exhibit a leadership role during the program
• Faculty may also nominate students for this scholarship.
• Candidates demonstrating financial need and strong academic credentials will be given preference
• 500-1,000 word essay describing your personal aspirations and career goals, and address the importance of the scholarship assistance to you in meeting these goals. Please include any information that would give the Scholarship Committee a better understanding of the importance of this scholarship to you.

Crystal Advisors Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a student that meets the following criteria:

• Graduate and Undergraduate(Senior Level) students
• Minimum 3.3 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need per FAFSA form
• Resident of South Florida
• Apply at https://fiu.academicworks.com/

Sydney Roslow Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a student that meets the following criteria:

• Graduate and Undergraduate students in the Business and Marketing program
• Must attend or have attended classes on the BBC campus
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Apply at https://fiu.academicworks.com/

FIU University Wide Scholarship Opportunities

American Indian Services Scholarship

• Up to $2,000
 
• February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, November 1st

Four scholarships per year are awarded to degree-seeking students who are at least one-quarter enrolled member of a Native American tribe recognized by the federal government. Applicants may be studying on a part- or full-time basis.

Graduate Scholarships

• Up to $2,000
 
• April 4th

This scholarship is made available to full- and part-time graduate students who are enrolled in a tribe or have at least one parent who is. Learners must have at least a 2.5 GPA and online courses are not accepted.

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents

• Healthcare Information Management System Scholarship
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• National Black MBA Association
• Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
• CareeroneStop
• Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA)/Scholarship for Accounting Students
• AICPA-American Institute of CPAs Scholarship for Accounting Students
• AICPA-Scholarship Award for Minority Accounting Students

Funding for Minority Students

NSHMBA Scholarship
Students of Hispanic heritage or students with a demonstrated commitment to the Hispanic community who have been admitted may be named a National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Scholar. Scholars receive:

• a complimentary full conference registration for the NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo during their award year
• recognition on the NSHMBA website and other materials as a University Partnership Program scholar
• connection with local NSHMBA Chapter(s)

Financial Aid Guide & Scholarships for Minority Students – Resource center provides minority students with information on the various scholarship programs available from organizations that help minority students earn degrees.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 
This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund collaborates with foundations, institutions and other partners in the non-profit sector at every level in order to advance our urgent mission of reversing the pattern of Latino under-education.

American Indian Graduate Center
To be considered for an AIGC fellowship the applicant must be: pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S., able to demonstrate financial need, and an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descent (possess one-fourth degree federally-recognized Indian blood).

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
NBMBAA awards outstanding minority students pursuing graduate management/business degrees, while demonstrating strong leadership abilities and a commitment to their communities.

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
The Government Finance Officers Association offers a Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship of $5,000, awarded to outstanding U.S. and Canadian minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance.

Funding for Female Students

American Association of Univeristy Women 
AAUW awards fellowships to underrepresented minority women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in an MBA program. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $12,000.

Funding for Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill 
The new Post 9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits for service members who have served on active duty for 90 or more days since Sept. 10, 2001. These benefits are tiered based on the number of days served on active duty, creating a benefit package that gives current and previously activated National Guard and Reserve members the same benefits as active duty service members.

Montgomery G.I. Bill
The Montgomery G.I. Bill is intended for veterans who entered the service after July 1, 1985, served two years of continuous active duty, accepted a $100-a-month reduction in their military pay for the first twelve months of service, and received an honorable discharge.

Funding for LGBT Students

Point Foundation 
Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

International Students Resources

Institute of International Education (IIE)
IIE, which seeks to foster educational exchange, has great resources for exchange students.

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship, and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.

International Research and Exchanges Board 
IREX administers various fellowships for non-degree studies as well as one- and two-year graduate degree studies in the US for foreign nationals within 11 areas of study.  Their international student loan program is designed to increase the opportunities for international students who wish to study at approved colleges and universities.

International Student Resources – Country Specific

• Educational Loans for German Students – a resource on student loans for German students
• NOVA- Italian MBA Association – a resource for Italian students on how to finance an MBA.
• Instituto Ling – a resource for scholarships available to Brazilian students.
• Fundacao Estudar – a resource for scholarships available to Brazilian students.
• Fundacion Ramon Areces a resource for scholarships available to Spanish students.
• La Caixa – a resource for scholarships available to Spanish students.
• Becas M.O.B. – a resource for scholarships available to Mexican students.
• COMEXUS – a resource for scholarships available to Mexican students.