Kate Selby Memorial Scholarship

2017 Information Sheet

The SHRM-Wyoming State Council has established the Kate Selby Memorial Scholarship to help a government employee with membership dues to the Society of Human Resource Management. The origin of this scholarship is named for Kate Selby, who passed away in 2016. Kate was dedicated to the human resources profession, ensuring diversity in employment and a Grievance and Appeals Coordinator for the State of Wyoming, Human Resources Division. The Scholarship is awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.

  1. Scholarship Name: Kate Selby Memorial Scholarship
  2. Purpose: The Scholarship is designed to recognize a government employee who is unable to pay for an annual Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) membership.
  3. Principal Donation: The Scholarship is valued at the current cost of a SHRM membership. It will be given to one (1) individual per year.
  4. Qualifications: The Scholarship will be awarded to a candidate who fulfills the requirements listed below:
  5. be working in the human resources field,
  6. be working for a governmental entity,
  7. demonstratedleadership skills within community.
  8. Application Guidelines: Scholarship entries will be reviewed and judged by the Wyoming State Council based on the qualifications. Each entry will consist of a completed application, cover letter detailing qualifications, resume, and a letter of recommendation from employer or colleague.
  9. Selection Process:
  10. The Council will post the Scholarship deadlines on all social media sites and share with local chapters.
  11. The Scholarship deadline is July 1st of each year. Entries must be sent via email to:

SHRM – Wyoming State Council

Kate Selby Memorial Scholarship

  1. The Council will select and notify the recipient in August.
  2. The recipient will be recognized by the Council at the Annual Conference and on all social media sites.

Kate Selby

Memorial Scholarship Application

Please complete this form to provide a summary of all the materials included in your Scholarship entry. Check off requested documents and note any additional materials in space provided below. Applications should be sent via email to:

SHRM – Wyoming State Council

Kate Selby Memorial Scholarship

Applicant’s Name:Date:

Mailing Address:

Email:Phone Number:

  1. Current Employer:
  1. Current Job Title:
  1. Years working in human resources:
  1. Cover letter enclosed
  1. Resume enclosed
  1. Letter of recommendation enclosed
  1. Additional optional information: