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Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship

Dollar Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: February 27th, 2026
Sponsor: MRA-The Management Association
Award Type: Scholarship Money
Contact Person: MRA Human Resource Department
Email: hrscholarship@mranet.org
Majors Targeted:
Human Resources Management
Posted By: Tina Reece on 01/07/2026

  
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The Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship Award will be withdrawn if a winner does not enroll with a Human Resources Management major in the next scheduled school term (unless having received their undergraduate degree) or if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
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