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NCRF A to Z® Scholarship

 

Opens August 1, 2025

 

Students who have completed an NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program and are enrolled in a stenographic machine court reporting program are encouraged to apply for consideration of one of 15 $750 scholarship awards.

Students must meet the eligibility requirements listed below and submit an application to qualify for the scholarship.

 

 

Number of scholarships: 15
Scholarship award: $750 each

 

 

Scholarship requirements

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply for the NCRF A to Z® Scholarship, students must meet the criteria below: 

  • Have completed an NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program;
  • Have received an NCRA A to Z® Certificate of Completion prior to enrollment in a court reporting program;
  • Have attained an exemplary academic record;
  • Have passed one skills test writing 60-160 words per minute at the time of submission.

How to apply

The following documents are required to be submitted for application:

  • A to Z Scholarship speed verification form
  • A copy of the student's most recent transcript
  • A recommendation form from a faculty member or academic advisor must be submitted; a letter in its place will not be accepted, and the application will be considered incomplete.
  • A copy of the student's NCRA A to Z Certificate of Completion
 

Students who have previously been awarded an NCRF A to Z scholarship are not eligible to apply.

2024 NCRF A to Z Scholarship winners
  • Gloria Fanchiang, Downey Adult School
  • Joseph Fuoco, Plaza College
  • Mikayla Martin, Plaza College
  • Tram Nguyen, Allison Hall Reporting Education
  • Brittany Pearson, Oklahoma State University
  • Morgan Penney, Alfred State
  • Lydia Rivera, College of Court Reporting
  • Zander Stolfi, CareerLuv
  • Shelby Sweeney, Lamar State College Orange
  • Stacey Tran, South Coast College
  • Michael Viscovich, Plaza College
  • Emily Williamsen, College of Court Reporting
 

Previous A to Z Scholarship winners

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