Now Accepting Applications for the Callie Zipple Student Scholarship
Callie Zipple, SHRM-SCP was a determined and talented young woman who had a passion for life and a drive to make the world a better place. She modeled an ideal SHRM volunteer, giving her time and talents at the chapter and state volunteer leader levels. Her dedication as a volunteer leader was clear as she readily introduced new ideas and worked with SHRM colleagues to support the HR community. Shortly before her passing, she was given the opportunity to serve the HR community in a role held by only a select few: working for SHRM as a Field Service Director. This provided Callie the opportunity to share her skills and talents beyond Wisconsin, but throughout the U.S. While Callie touched so many lives, she was proud to call Wisconsin her home. She would share many of the accomplishments we achieved here in Wisconsin. She was a kind soul with a genuine personality, willing to help chapter members learn and grow at all stages of their careers. She had amazing potential to contribute to the profession, even beyond all life, but was taken from us far too early in 2019.
Wisconsin State Council SHRM is offering one $1,500 non-renewable scholarship awarded to eligible Wisconsin college students pursuing a career in human resources.
All scholarship applications must be submitted by Friday, September 25, 2026, to be considered.
Students are encouraged to attend the Wisconsin SHRM State Conference, held from Wednesday, October 14, to Friday, October 16, 2026, as the scholarship recipient will be announced at the conference.
Eligibility:
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a two- or four-year business-related undergraduate program, such as human resources or a related course of study at a Wisconsin college or university.
• Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
Students who have already received full scholarships to attend a university are not eligible to apply.
Scholarship Selection Criteria
• All-around academic standing
• Participation in university and community activities
• Demonstration of leadership qualities
• Interest in the human resources field
• Preference will be given to Human Resource Management majors and those with relevant and related work experience.
To be considered for this scholarship, students must provide the following information:
• A purpose statement, one page in length, describing why you are pursuing a degree in HR or your related field
• Current resume
• List all school activities, including SHRM and relevant organizations in which you have participated during your college experience. List all community activities in which you have participated without pay. Note all special awards, honors, and offices held. Include participation in any research projects as well.
• Transcript (official or unofficial). All scholarship applications must be submitted by Friday, September 25, 2026, to be considered.
Application materials should be sent as one (1) PDF file to the following e-mail: wishrm@morgandata.com
By submitting your application, you agree to the certification and acknowledgment statement below:
- Wisconsin State Council SHRM has the sole responsibility for selecting recipients based on criteria as in the scholarship guidelines.
- This application becomes the property of the Wisconsin State Council SHRM. The Wisconsin State Council SHRM Council recommends you keep a copy in your files.
- By electronically submitting this application, I acknowledge that the decisions of the Wisconsin State Council SHRM are final.
- I certify that I meet the basic eligibility requirements of the program as described in the brochure and that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- To ensure a fair and equitable review process, all scholarship application responses must be the applicant's original work. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar programs, to generate, write, rewrite, or substantially edit application responses is not permitted. By submitting an application, applicants certify that all written responses reflect their own thoughts, experiences, and writing.
- If requested, I agree to provide proof of the information I have given on this form. Falsification of information may result in the termination of any scholarship granted.
- All applicants will be notified by October 2026.
- Scholarship payments will be made directly to the student.
Additional Information & Questions may be directed to Sarah Ebert, WI SHRM College Relations Director - collegerelationsdirector@wishrm.org or WI SHRM Administration – wishrm@morgandata.com.
Past Callie Zipple Scholarship Winners:
Amanda Wciorka, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse – 2021
Jennifer Mozuch, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay – 2022
Lauren Johnson, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire – 2023
Giang Pham – Lawrence University - Appleton – 2024
Jenna Mosley – University of Wisconsin- Platteville - 2025
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