CenTex SHRM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP 
Partnership with Temple College

PURPOSE 

CenTex SHRM has partnered with Temple College to promote SHRM certification among Human Resources and business professionals. Through this partnership:

• All CenTex SHRM members receive a discount on the SHRM Preparation Course offered by Temple College.
• In addition, CenTex SHRM will reimburse the SHRM Certification Exam fee for up to five members who meet the scholarship requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

The scholarship program is administered by the CenTex SHRM Scholarship Committee, which includes the CenTex SHRM President, President-Elect, Director of Professional Development, and Treasurer.                                                                                                                 

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• 1. Be a current CenTex SHRM member in good standing.

  2. Be enrolled in the Temple College SHRM Certification Course.

  3. Be registered to take the SHRM Certification Exam between December 1, 2025 and February 15, 2026.

  4. Pass the SHRM Certification Exam.

  5. Provide proof of passing the exam and payment of the exam fee out-of-pocket.

The committee will bring their recommendations to the board of directors for approval.

TIMELINE

By August 15, 2025:

• Enroll in Temple College SHRM Certification Course - Link to course registration: https://tinyurl.com/TCSHRM 
  
• CenTex SHRM members, use discount code: CENTEXSHRMFALL-25 
• You may ask your employer for financial support by using tips from this SHRM article 
  
• Attend online live classes every other Saturday from Sept. 6th to Dec. 6th, 2025

By October 1, 2025:

• Apply for the scholarship to obtain be considered for a SHRM Certification Exam fee reimbursement
• Link to scholarship: https://cthrma.wufoo.com/forms/centex-shrm-certification-scholarship-application/ 

By December 1, 2025:

• You will receive notification via email if you are one of the five selected to be eligible for the SHRM certification exam reimbursement

By latest December 17, 2025:

• Register for the SHRM Certification Exam - Link to register for exam: here 
• Take the SHRM Certification exam within Dec. 1, 2025 to Feb. 15, 2026

By February 17, 2026:

• Once you pass the test, provide proof via email to CenTex SHRM for exam fee reimbursement

March/April 2026:

• Reimbursement will be issued by March 2026
• Recognition at the CenTex SHRM Annual Conference

SUPPORT

CenTex SHRM is here to support you in achieving your goals! 

You may reach us at centexshrm@gmail.com if you have any questions.