The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) application period for the Allison Hall Reporting Education (AHRE) Shine Student Scholarship opened this week. Four $1,000 scholarships are available to support students advancing in their court reporting and captioning education.
Established by NCRF Angel Allie Hall, RDR, CRR, CRI, owner of Allison Hall Reporting Education, this new annual NCRF scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and progress in their stenographic training.
“Most scholarship awards are for students at speeds of 180 wpm or above,” said Allison Hall. “I chose to fund the AHRE Shine Scholarship to highlight students working their way through mid-speeds and to provide four equal scholarship amounts to help encourage them to ‘shine’ through the remainder of their journey.”
NCRF Chair Doug Friend, FAPR, RDR, CRR (Ret.), likes this new scholarship offering as it has different criteria. “I personally LOVE that we are offering these scholarships at a lower threshold,” he said. “When I was in school with manual machines and paper notes, if someone passed 140 [wpm], that was the big hurdle of going into automatic mode. And a financial boost at that speed would be a real encouragement.”
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current NCRA student member
- Be enrolled in a stenographic court reporting program
- Have passed at least one Q&A or literary test at a minimum of 140 words per minute
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, with academic transcript required
- Demonstrate professionalism, motivation, and strong work ethic through a letter of recommendation
Application Process
To apply, students must submit:
- A completed application form
- An instructor verification form
- A copy of their most recent academic transcript
- A letter of recommendation from an instructor or internship supervisor
- A 300–500-word essay outlining the role of technology, training, and personal discipline in their development as a future stenographer. Each page of the applicant’s essay must have the student’s name.
The AHRE Shine Student Scholarship reflects NCRF’s ongoing commitment to supporting students as they build the skills necessary for success in the profession.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to advance their educational and professional goals. Complete details and application documents are available on the scholarship page.
For questions or more information, contact NCRF Director Jill Parker Landsman at jlandsman@ncra.org or NCRF Manager Alex Vlahopoulos at avlahopoulos@ncra.org
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