The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) is proud to support grants that aid the professional growth and success of NCRA members.
The New Professionals Grant awards funds to new professionals in their first year out of school and the Michelle Grimes Memorial Grant and the Monyeen Black Memorial Grant are open to new professionals who hold the RSR or the RPR certification and are in their first two years of reporting or captioning. The first deadline is June 5.
New Professionals Grant
The New Professionals Grant is available for working court reporters or captioners to help support start-up expenses such as purchasing software and earning credentials. Applicants must be NCRA members, provide a letter of recommendation from an employer, and submit an essay on the following prompt: “Imagine you are speaking to a high school student who has never heard of stenographic court reporting or captioning. In your own voice, describe why this profession matters in today’s world — and why it will matter even more in the future.”
This year two first-place winners will be awarded $4,000 each and two second-place winners will be awarded $2,000 each. Full criteria, an application, and a list of past recipients can be found on the grant page. The deadline to apply is June 5.
Michelle Grimes Memorial Grant
The Michelle Grimes Memorial Grant honors Michelle Grimes, a stenographer from Illinois who participated in the 100-day practice group hosted by Rich Germosen, FAPR, RDR, CRR, on Facebook. A fundraiser was created as a tribute to her dedication.
The grant is open to new professionals who hold the RSR or the RPR certification, are in their first two years of reporting or captioning, provide a letter of recommendation, and answer a short essay question: “Explain how you believe the service of stenographic court reporting contributes to fair trials, equality, justice, and other legal events.”
Two grants of $2,000 each will be awarded. Applications for the grant will be accepted until June 12. Find full grant requirements and an application here.
Monyeen Black Memorial Grant
The Monyeen Black Memorial Grant honors the memory of Monyeen Black, a passionate stenographer and beloved member of Germosen’s practice group, who passed away in January 2021. A fundraiser launched in her memory continues to support aspiring professionals.
As part of the submission process, applicants will be required to submit an essay answering the following question: “How, when, and why did you realize that a career in stenographic court reporting or captioning was right for you?” Applicants must also hold an RSR or RPR, be an NCRA member, and submit a letter of recommendation.
Full grant requirements and application materials can be found on the grant web page. Two grants of $2,000 each will be awarded. The deadline to apply is June 12.
View all NCRF scholarships and grants.
For additional information about these and other scholarships and grants, contact NCRF Director Jill Parker Landsman at jlandsman@ncra.org.
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