2026 Nominations open in September
The NCRF Student Intern Scholarship is a $2,000 award given annually to four high-achieving court reporting/captioning students who have completed the internship portion of their education.
Number of grants: Four |
Grant award: $2,000 each
Grant requirements
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to apply for the NCRF Student Intern Scholarship, students must meet the criteria below:
- Be a current NCRA student member;
- Be enrolled in a stenographic court reporting/captioning program;
- Have been an intern in the past 12 months in any of the three career paths: Judicial (official or freelance), CART, or captioning. (If in a judicial court reporting program, must have passed at least one of the program’s Q & A tests at a minimum of 180 wpm; if in a CART or captioning program, must have passed at least one of the program’s literary tests at a minimum of 160 wpm);
- Have a grade point average of at least a numeric 3.5 overall based on a 4.0 standard;
- Letter of Recommendation REQUIRED: Possess all the qualities exemplified by a professional court reporter/captioner, including professional attitude, demeanor, dress, and motivation as confirmed in a letter of recommendation.
IMPORTANT – File naming required:
Files must include the applicant's last name, first name, and document type. Files that are not clearly labeled will not be reviewed.
Format: LastName_FirstName_DocumentType
Example: Smith_Jane_Essay
Submit the following materials:
- Nomination form (available when nominations open);
- A copy of the student's most recent academic transcript;
- A letter of recommendation from an instructor or intern supervisor;
- An essay of 400 words or less on the topic:
The court reporting and captioning professions are evolving rapidly. What innovations, strategies, or personal approaches will help you thrive in a changing environment? Explain how these will support your growth, professional involvement, and long-term success.
Contact
For more information on this and other Foundation scholarships, please contact NCRF at ncrfoundation@ncra.org.