Scholarship season is in full swing at NCRA and NCRF. Right now we’re accepting applications for two of our most popular scholarship programs: the Council on Approved Student Education (CASE) Student Scholarship and the NCRF A to Z® Scholarship.
Students from NCRA-approved court reporting education programs are encouraged to apply for one of five CASE Student Scholarships. And students who have completed an NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program may be eligible for one of 15 NCRF A to Z Scholarships.
CASE Student Scholarships
CASE offers five scholarships each year. The top prize of $1,500 is the Sue Shelton White Scholarship named in honor of Sue Shelton White. Four additional scholarships are available in the amounts of $250, $500, $750, and $1,000.
For many, the CASE Student Scholarships can be an important lifeline. Hear from one of our 2026 recipients, Taylor Elstrom, who shared how pivotal it was to staying in school.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Currently be attending an NCRA-approved court reporting program;
- Maintain an exemplary academic record;
- Have passed one skills test writing 160 wpm or greater at the time of submission; and
- Submit an essay on a topic chosen by CASE.
See the full list of eligibility requirements and applications forms. The deadline for scholarship applications is Sept. 30.
NCRF A to Z Scholarship program
The NCRF A to Z Scholarship program annually awards up to 15 students a $750 scholarship.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have completed the NCRA A to Z Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program;
- Have passed a skills test writing between 60 and 160 wpm; and
- Comply with other eligibility requirements.
See the full list of eligibility requirements and applications forms. The deadline for scholarship applications is Sept. 30.
For information on the CASE Student Scholarships, please contact the Education Department at schools@ncra.org.
For information on the NCRF A to Z Scholarships, please contact atozprog@ncra.org.
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