National PELRA Foundation Graduate Student Scholarships
U.S. Citizen
Social Sciences and Humanities
Scholarship Description
-Who may apply for a Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship? Any U.S. citizen who is a graduate student currently enrolled and seeking a graduate degree in human resources, labor and industrial relations, public administration or political science with a strong and documented interest in the public sector is encouraged to apply. Students currently working in government agencies will receive preference as well as National PELRA members.
Anthony C RussoAnthony “Tony” Russo was a pioneer and giant in the field of public sector collective bargaining, and in the creation and growth of National PELRA. Click to learn more.
The scholarship I received to take the CLRP exam made all the difference. The process was straightforward and simple, and the cost savings allowed my agency to limit expenses to general funds—always a positive for HR departments consistently asked to do more with less. I highly encourage anyone interested in advancing in labor relations to take the leap and submit their scholarship materials. It’s a rewarding investment in your professional growth! Thank you again!
Dalton Johnson | Senior Human Resource Generalist, Missoula
I consider myself a lifelong learner and this scholarship has been crucial in advancing my personal and professional goals. Upon completing this graduate degree, one of my goals is to become a part-time adjunct professor in HR, LR, and business management courses. I think it is important for students to have access to instructors who are also actively employed in their field of study.
Holland Atkinson |Chief Labor Relations Officer, Hennepin County
I deeply appreciate the NPELRA foundation for awarding me a scholarship for my exam fee for certification. It’s been a goal of mine to take the CLRP exam since I attended all three academies in 2022. Because of the scholarship, I will be sitting for my exam next month (February) and hope to be reported as a newly awarded CLRP at the 2025 NPELRA conference! Thank you again Rick and the Foundation board for my scholarship! Thanks again!
Jade Corley | Labor Relations Consultant and Interim HR Business Partner, Washington
What is the amount of a scholarship? $3,000
Anthony C RussoAnthony “Tony” Russo was a pioneer and giant in the field of public sector collective bargaining, and in the creation and growth of National PELRA. Click to learn more.
The scholarship I received to take the CLRP exam made all the difference. The process was straightforward and simple, and the cost savings allowed my agency to limit expenses to general funds—always a positive for HR departments consistently asked to do more with less. I highly encourage anyone interested in advancing in labor relations to take the leap and submit their scholarship materials. It’s a rewarding investment in your professional growth! Thank you again!
Dalton Johnson | Senior Human Resource Generalist, Missoula
I consider myself a lifelong learner and this scholarship has been crucial in advancing my personal and professional goals. Upon completing this graduate degree, one of my goals is to become a part-time adjunct professor in HR, LR, and business management courses. I think it is important for students to have access to instructors who are also actively employed in their field of study.
Holland Atkinson |Chief Labor Relations Officer, Hennepin County
I deeply appreciate the NPELRA foundation for awarding me a scholarship for my exam fee for certification. It’s been a goal of mine to take the CLRP exam since I attended all three academies in 2022. Because of the scholarship, I will be sitting for my exam next month (February) and hope to be reported as a newly awarded CLRP at the 2025 NPELRA conference! Thank you again Rick and the Foundation board for my scholarship! Thanks again!
Jade Corley | Labor Relations Consultant and Interim HR Business Partner, Washington
What is the amount of a scholarship? $3,000
U.S. Citizen
Social Sciences and Humanities
