Helping students finance their education is an integral part of the mission of the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF). Together with NCRA and generous industry partners, the Foundation offers a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to support students as they prepare for careers in court reporting and captioning. Among those opportunities is the Stenograph Milton H. Wright Memorial Scholarship, NCRF’s most generous student scholarship, which returns this fall with another $5,000 tuition award.
“Don’t miss out on your opportunity to apply for the premiere scholarship at the highest value,” said NCRF Chair Meredith A. Bonn, RPR, CRR. “Aspire to be recognized as one of the exceptional students in our industry!”
Now being offered for the sixth time, this scholarship provides substantial financial support for the winner’s school tuition. “Stenograph is honored to support the National Court Reporters Foundation and the development of future stenographers with the Milton H. Wright Memorial Scholarship. Investing in students today helps ensure a strong, vibrant future for the profession,” said Michelle McLaughlin, Vice President of Sales at Stenograph.
The merit-based scholarship honors Stenograph founder Milton H. Wright and provides court reporting students with meaningful support during their education. In addition to $5,000 in tuition assistance, the scholarship includes:
- A CSE Student writer
- Free CATalyst student software
- A discount on professional equipment: 10 percent off the current promotional offer when upgrading to a new professional writer and 20 percent off the current promotional offer when upgrading to CATalyst Pro
- One year of free ASCEND training
Who can apply?
To be considered for the Stenograph Milton H. Wright Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a current NCRA student member
- Be enrolled in a court reporting program
- Have an exemplary academic record, with a valid academic transcript
- Have passed at least one skills test writing at 90 wpm or higher
- Submit an essay: applicant name and writing prompt on each page
The scholarship is designed to recognize students who have demonstrated both academic achievement and a commitment to developing the skills needed for a successful career in the stenographic profession.
See full criteria. Applications materials will be available starting Sept. 8.
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Investing in the future of court reporting
The Stenograph Milton H. Wright Memorial Scholarship reflects the shared commitment of NCRF and Stenograph in supporting the next generation of stenographic professionals.
By combining tuition assistance with access to a student writer, software, equipment discounts, and professional training, the scholarship provides recipients with resources they can use throughout their education and as they prepare to enter the profession.
The scholarship honors Wright’s legacy while helping today’s students build their own futures in court reporting.
Applications will be accepted Sept. 8 through Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to review the complete eligibility requirements and application materials before submitting their application.
For more information about NCRF scholarships and grants, visit the NCRF scholarships and grants page or contact NCRF Director Jill Parker Landsman, at jlandsman@ncra.org or NCRF Manager Alex Vlahopoulos at avlahopoulos@ncra.org.
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