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Scholarships and Grants

NCRA and NCRF are proud to support students as well as new and seasoned professionals in court reporting and captioning through various scholarships and grants. Applicants must typically meet specific criteria, such as NCRA membership or verified speed requirements.

Conference scholarship opportunities

NCRA 2025 Conference logo_v2 Save on Conference with various scholarship programs to offset registration costs and travel expenses available to members and students to attend the NCRA Conference& Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Apply today and take advantage of this opportunity to access educational sessions, expand your professional network, and engage with industry leaders. Learn, connect, and grow—without the financial burden.

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Student Scholarships

Don't miss out on our scholarships designed to support your journey! These opportunities offer financial support to help passionate students like you launch careers in court reporting and captioning. Apply today and take a confident step toward your career goals!

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Stenograph Milton H. Wright Memorial Scholarship

Open to court reporting students in formal court reporting programs, the $5,000 merit-based award covers tuition, and use of a student writer and software.

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NCRA CASE Student Scholarship

Open to NCRA student members currently attending an NCRA-approved court reporting program and who have passed one skills test at 160 wpm or higher.

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NCRF A to Z Scholarship

Open to students who have completed an NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program and passed one skills test between 60 and 160 wpm.

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Career Launcher Student Scholarships

To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a stenographic court reporting school and/or provide verification of speed of Skills test at 180 wpm or higher.

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NCRF Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Intern Scholarship

Open to NCRA student members who have been interning in a court reporting or captioning role within the past 12 months.

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NCRF Student Intern Scholarships

NCRA student members who have been interning in a court reporting or captioning role within the past 12 months. Students must have passed a skills test at 190 wpm or higher, and a short essay is required.

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Thank you, NCRF, for the honor of winning the scholarship. With one leg left to obtain my RPR certification, I will continue fighting to the finish. This award reminds me that the supportive court reporting community is rooting for me to succeed.

Angie Podge, RSR, 2024 Recipient of Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Intern Scholarship
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Professional Grants

Discover exclusive grants tailored to support your professional growth and success. Apply today to take the next step towards a brighter future! 

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Carl Sauceda Grant

Open to an NCRA member who is a court reporter or captioner and who has shared his or her knowledge by either helping to build a mentoring network, assisting others to advance their skills, or providing a comparable learning activity.

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NCRF Court to CART Grant

Open to NCRA members holding at least an RPR with an untranslated rate of at least 96 percent who desires to learn a new skill set for CART.

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NCRF Michelle Grimes Memorial Grant

Open to new professionals who are in their first two years of reporting and have earned either an RSR or RPR.

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NCRF Monyeen Black Memorial Grant

Open to new professionals who are in their first two years of reporting and have earned either an RSR or an RPR.

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NCRF New Professionals Grant

Open to new professionals in their first year after graduation.

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Additional financial aid resources

In addition to NCRA’s scholarship opportunity and NCRF scholarships and awards, there are many other types of financial assistance to explore. Listed below are links to additional resources for student aid.

Please keep in mind that these suggestions are not NCRA or NCRF sources and have no affiliation with NCRA or NCRF.

Other financial resources

  • Sallie Mae
  • SmartScholar
  • U.S. Department of Education
  • Guaranteed Scholarships
  • FinAid
  • Federal Student Aid
  • The College Board
  • MoneyGeek
  • The Student Loan Report

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