Registration doesn’t open until April 1, but the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) wants to help you get there. If you are planning to attend the 2026 NCRA Conference & Expo in Bellevue, Wash., this July 16-18, apply now for these two high-value opportunities!
“Attending the NCRA Conference & Expo is a priceless experience, offering education, networking, and the chance to build lasting professional friendships,” said NCRF Chair Doug Friend, FAPR, RDR, CRR (Ret.). “If you are eligible, we strongly encourage you to apply for one or both of these awards.”
NCRF Student Conference Registration Scholarship
For NCRA student members
- The award: Ten scholarships covering the full cost of registration (a $320 value each)
- Who: NCRA student members in good standing
- Student requirement: Must have passed at least one test at 160 wpm
- How to apply: Download the student application and email completed form to ncrfoundation@ncra.org
- Deadline: April 24
The Christine Phipps Family Foundation Travel Award
For first-time attendees (NCRA members & student members)
- The award: Ten $1,000 awards to offset travel and registration costs
- Who: First-time conference attendees based on financial need
- Student requirement: Must have passed at least one test at 180 wpm
- How to apply: Download the application (professionals may skip the student section) and email completed form to ncrfoundation@ncra.org.
- Deadline: April 24
“It’s an honor to support dedicated stenographers through travel scholarships that help ease the financial burden of professional development,” said Christine Phipps, RPR. “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.”
For more information on these awards and scholarships, please contact Jill Parker Landsman, Foundation Director, at jlandsman@ncra.org.
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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 exciting educational sessions, connect with peers, 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.
Presale starts April 1. Save $100 off full registration April 1-8 only!
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