The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) is pleased to announce that two Conference support opportunities are now open to help alleviate financial barriers for those wishing to attend the 2026 NCRA Conference & Expo in Bellevue, Washington, taking place July 16-18.
“We at the National Court Reporters Foundation are pleased to announce that these two 2026 NCRA Conference support opportunities are now open,” said NCRF Chair Doug Friend. “Attending the NCRA Conference & Expo is a priceless experience—offering education, networking, and the chance to build lasting professional friendships. If you are eligible, we strongly encourage you to apply for one or both of these awards.”
Applications are now being accepted for:
- The Christine Phipps Travel Award: up to 10 awards granted
- The NCRF Student Conference Registration Scholarship: up to 10 scholarships awarded
These offerings reflect NCRF’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to professional development and meaningful engagement within the court reporting and captioning community.
2026 Christine Phipps Family Foundation Travel Award
Members and students are invited to apply for one of 10 of the Christine Phipps Travel Awards, which provides financial assistance to first-time conference attendees, to help offset the costs associated with attending the NCRA Conference & Expo.
The award may be used to defray travel-related expenses and/or Conference registration fees. Recipients will be selected based on being a first-time conference attendee, financial need and other situational considerations.
“It’s an honor to support dedicated stenographers through travel scholarships that help ease the financial burden of professional development. Attending conference was the gamechanger in my own career, what took me to the next level of achievements. I believe that when we invest in each other, we strengthen our entire profession. Through the National Court Reporters Foundation, the Christine Phipps Family Foundation is proud to help create more opportunities for our colleagues to grow, connect, and thrive.” — Christine Phipps, RPR, Founder, Christine Phipps Family Foundation
Christine Phipps, RPR, founder of the Christine Phipps Family Foundation, established this award in 2022, to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent deserving students and members from having a first-time opportunity participating in the profession’s premier annual event.
NCRF Student Conference Registration Scholarship
Eligibility Overview
Student Applicants
Student applicants must:
- Be an NCRA student member in good standing
- Complete the scholarship application and/or the Christine Phipps Travel application
- Submit instructor verification of passing a 180 wpm skills test
Students not enrolled in a formal court reporting program may verify speed by submitting proof of one of the following:
- One passed RSRJ skills test
- One passed RPRL skills test
- One passed test on EV360 or Realtime Coach
Members
NCRA members applying for the Christine Phipps Travel Award must complete the application, skip the student section, and answer the questions designated for members.
How to Apply
Applicants should download and complete the appropriate application, then submit it via email to ncrfoundation@ncra.org by: Friday, April 24, 2026
Winners will be announced shortly after the application period closes.
For more information, please contact Jill Parker Landsman, Foundation Director, at jlandsman@ncra.org.
Save the date!
Join us for the premier event of the year
The 2026 NCRA Conference & Expo, happening July 16-18 in Bellevue, Wash., brings together industry leaders, innovative solutions, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you want to deepen your expertise through cutting-edge educational sessions, connect with peers and industry leaders, or explore the latest products and services in the Expo Hall, this three-day event is designed to support your work and inspire what’s next.
Take this opportunity to be part of an experience that will shape your future in the profession.
Registration and hotel booking open in early April!
