NCRA and NCRF are pleased to announce the opening of two upcoming scholarship opportunities for court reporting and captioning students. Students who have completed an NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program may be eligible for one of 15 NCRF A to Z Scholarships. Students from NCRA-approved education programs are encouraged to apply for one of five CASE Student Scholarships. Scholarship applications open Aug. 1.
The Council on Approved Student Education (CASE) offers five scholarships each year. The top prize of $1,500 is the Sue Shelton White Scholarship named in honor of Sue Shelton White. Four additional scholarships are available in the amounts of $250, $500, $750, and $1,000. To be eligible to apply, students must currently be attending an NCRA-approved court reporting program, have an exemplary academic record, and have passed one skills test writing 160 wpm or greater at the time of submission. In addition, applicants must submit an essay on a topic chosen by CASE. Read full eligibility requirements and download application forms.
The NCRF A to Z Scholarship program annually awards up to 15 students a $750 scholarship. Qualified applicants must have completed the NCRA A to Z Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program, pass a skills test writing between 60 and 160 wpm, and comply with other eligibility requirements. Read full eligibility requirements and download application forms.
The National Court Reporters Foundation hosts an annual fundraiser to help fund the NCRF A to Z Scholarships. Donations are accepted on the fundraising platform and at the annual NCRA Conference & Expo Members Recognition Gala. Each donation is a tax write-off and provides needed support to students starting out.
The deadline for these scholarship applications is Sept. 30.
Read about the 2023 NCRF A to Z Scholarship and CASE Student Scholarship recipients.
For more information about the NCRF A to Z Scholarships or the CASE Student Scholarships, please contact the Education Department at schools@ncra.org.
