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2026 Memorial Educational Grant

2026 Memorial Educational Grant

The Memorial Educational Grant memorializes our former VSPC Board Members by honoring an education grant(s) to eligible Payroll Professional(s) for their commitment to educational and professional growth. This grant was created in 2022 and will be awarded annually in honor or our former Board Members.

The purpose of the Memorial Educational Grant is to recognize individuals dedicated to the payroll profession, like our former board members, and encourage their advancement in the payroll profession with this grant.

Eligibility Requirements:

Actively working in the payroll profession
1+ years of payroll experience
Completed application
Former recipients are not eligible for five years after receipt of the award
VSPC Board and Committee members are not eligible

Education Grant:

Current year VSPC Registration*
Two-night hotel stay*
One year membership to a local chapter of your choice (If already a member, this will extend the current membership)
Nontransferable

*If the winner has paid and booked the hotel, VSPC will issue a refund and convert the hotel to the VSPC master account.

Important Dates:

Application Dates ~ March 2 - June 12, 2026
Judging Dates ~ June 13 - July 24, 2026
Notification to Recipient(s) ~ July 25 - July 31, 2026

* Name

* Email

* Phone Number

* Title

* Company

* Supervisor

* Supervisor Email

* Supervisor Phone Number

* What have you done to date to expand your payroll knowledge? 10 Points

For example: List Certifications, education, training courses, etc.

* If awarded the educational grant, describe how it would help you in the advancement of your professional career. 20 Points

* A description of career accomplishments. 20 Points

For Example: Have you grown within your organization?, Projects and cost savings you have worked on, How do you convey payroll concepts to other departments/ Employees?, etc.

* A description of personal accomplishments. 20 Points

For Example: Personal and professional both go here, Mentoring within the community or organization, Community Service/Charity, Teaching within the community – Chapter Study Groups, Money Matters National Education Day, Financial Literacy, APA engagement

* What are your future goals for professional development? 10 Points

* How do you plan to enhance the payroll profession during your payroll career? 10 Points

* Why do you feel that you are the correct candidate for the memorial grant? 10 Points

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