We are now accepting scholarship applications from Central Texas undergraduate and graduate students preferably pursuing a degree in human resources or a related business degree.

Karl Zimmerman played an active role in helping advance the Human Resources profession in Austin, Texas. After graduating in 1971 from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, he moved to Austin and was elected President of Austin Personnel Association in 1977 (now Austin SHRM). During his tenure as President, he advocated for the funding of scholarships for students seeking careers in human resources.

In 1992, the Executive Committee voted to fund two scholarships for students studying human resources. In 1994, the committee voted to name the scholarships the “Karl B. Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship”
in memory of Karl, and as a tribute to his efforts to develop future human resources leaders. The committee also wanted to recognize Zimmerman’s dedication to the field of human resources. In 2017,
the AHRMA Board of Directors elected to award one $2,000 scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate