This year NCRF is proud to announce three recipients of the 2025 NCRF Student Intern Scholarship. Chosen through a competitive application process, each recipient demonstrated focus, determination, and a strong commitment to building a career in court reporting. Congratulations to these NCRF scholarship recipients — we look forward to watching their careers take shape.
Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship check to help offset educational and internship-related expenses as they prepare to enter the profession.
The NCRF Trustees and volunteers remain deeply committed to giving back, offering encouragement, and supporting student success. By investing in scholarship awards and hands-on learning experiences, the Foundation helps students build confidence, sharpen their skills, and envision their future careers in the courtroom and beyond.
Meet the 2025 NCRF Student Intern Scholarship recipients
Vanessa Valdez
Commerce City, Colo. – Plaza College
“Thank you very much for selecting me as a recipient of the 2025 NCRF Student Internship Scholarship. I am truly grateful for this opportunity, which will support my educational goals and beyond.”
Marissa Tjartjalis
New York City, N.Y. – Plaza College
“I am really grateful to NCRA and NCRF for the opportunities they have provided to help prepare me to be a working court reporter. After having a great experience completing my internship, I am excited to graduate very soon. I look forward to attending more NCRA [Conferences] and continuing to make valuable connections with the supportive members of the court reporting profession.”
James Mitchell
Seattle, Wash. – Green River College
“The pursuit of going from student to professional reporter has been the thrill of a lifetime. Receiving this scholarship from the National Court Reporters Foundation is a meaningful recognition that will go a long way in supporting my future reporting career.”
Investing in the future of court reporting and captioning
The NCRF scholarship and grants program is dedicated to fostering excellence in court reporting and captioning by providing financial assistance to students and emerging professionals. Donations to all NCRF fundraising campaigns are tax-deductible and directly support the next generation of court reporters.
To learn more about NCRF scholarship and grant opportunities, email ncrfoundation@ncra.org. For specific inquiries, contact Foundation Director Jill Parker Landsman at jlandsman@ncra.org or Foundation Manager Alex Vlahopoulos at avlahopoulos@ncra.org.
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