The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Intern Scholarship: Wendy Lee and Katrina Newman.
Established in memory of Gina Battaglia, daughter of NCRA member Stephanie Battaglia, RDR, CRR, this scholarship supports court reporting students by helping offset the costs associated with their education and early career preparation. Funded through the generosity of family, friends, and members of the court reporting community, the award reflects a shared commitment to fostering the next generation of professionals in the field.
Each recipient is awarded $2,000, providing financial assistance as they continue their training and transition into the profession.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to our two new NCRF Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Intern Scholarship winners, Wendy and Katrina,” said NCRF Chair Doug Friend, FAPR, RDR, CRR (ret.) “We are proud of these Plaza College students, who were selected from the largest pool of scholarship applicants since it was established in the fall of 2022.”
“I am so deeply grateful to the National Court Reporters Foundation for this incredible honor,” said Lee. “Your generosity and unwavering commitment to supporting the next generation of court reporters inspires me every single day. Receiving the Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Internship Scholarship is a reminder of why I chose this profession — a field carried forward by people who care about its future. I am humbled, motivated, and more passionate than ever to continue my education and make a impactful contribution to the court reporting community.”
“I would like to express my absolute appreciation to the National Court Reporters Foundation for this opportunity,” said Newman. “It is such a blessing and an honor to receive the Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Internship Scholarship.”
NCRF congratulates Wendy Lee and Katrina Newman for their achievements and dedication to the profession. Their commitment reflects the values and passion that this scholarship was created to honor.
For those interested in supporting the NCRF Gina Battaglia Memorial Student Intern Scholarship, contributions help ensure continued opportunities for students pursuing careers in court reporting and captioning.
To contribute to this scholarship, text the keyword ginab to 41444 or donate online here.
Further information on the scholarships and grants offered by NCRF can be found here.
For additional information about these and other 2026 NCRF scholarships, contact NCRF Director Jill Parker Landsman at jlandsman@ncra.org or NCRF Manager Alex Vlahopoulos at avlahopoulos@ncra.org.
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