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.
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
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.
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!
NEW! - Opens Jan. 8, 2025
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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Opens Aug. 1, 2025
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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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.
OPEN! (ongoing)
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.
Opens Jan. 8, 2025
Open to NCRA student members who have been interning in a court reporting or captioning role within the past 12 months.
Opens Sept. 2, 2025
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.
Discover exclusive grants tailored to support your professional growth and success. Apply today to take the next step towards a brighter future!
Opens Jan. 20, 2025
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.
Opens Feb. 5, 2025
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.
Opens May 1, 2025
Open to new professionals who are in their first two years of reporting and have earned either an RSR or RPR.
Open to new professionals who are in their first two years of reporting and have earned either an RSR or an RPR.
Opens April 1, 2025
Open to new professionals in their first year after graduation.
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.