The Cheslie C. Kryst Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications from deserving candidates and is intended to aid students who demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace mental health and wellness.

The scholarship grant is meant to help with tuition and other related costs; it cannot be used to pay for supplies for room and board, books, or previous academic expenses.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): SHRM Foundation

Scholarship Type: Partial Funding

Host Institution(s): Not specified

Scholarship Worth: £10,000

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Nationality: All Nationalities

Cheslie C. Kryst Memorial Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Cheslie C. Kryst Memorial Scholarship 2022/23, interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated track record of promoting mental health either through practice or through their academic studies.
  • Enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program or master’s/doctoral program with at least one full semester remaining before graduation (i.e., you must be enrolled in classes after Dec. 31, 2022).
  • University must be a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Degree program is HR or HR-related (e.g. business, psychology, HR, org development, etc.).
  • Minimum Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for an undergraduate or cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for a graduate program.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Cheslie C. Kryst Memorial Scholarship 2022/23 are to apply online and include the following information:

  • Contact information
  • Short answer questions about academic, volunteer, and promotion of mental health through practice or academic studies.
  • Current Resume
  • Transcripts from an accredited institution.
  • One Letter of Reference.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2022