New Professionals Grant Application

New Professionals Grant Application
Application deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025

NOTE: Only one nomination will be accepted per employer or agency.
Applicant information
Name of professional*

First nameLast name
NCRA member ID number *
(Must be a current NCRA member)
Home address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

ZipCountry
Email*
example@example.com
Phone *
Verification requirements
I verify that I work in at least one of the following three career paths (check any that apply):*

judicial (official/freelance)CARTcaptioning
I attest that I meet the following requirements:
- I am a current NCRA member.
- I graduated from the court reporting program.
- I graduated with a grade point average of at least a 3.5 overall, based on a 4.0 standard or equivalent.
- I have attached a copy of my official transcript.
- I am in my first year out of school.
- I have attached a letter of recommendation from my employer attesting to my professional demeanor, attitude, and motivation.
- I have included my typed essay (400-600 words) answering the question: What impact has the stenographic court reporting/captioning profession had on your life. Why are you passionate about your future as a court reporter?
By selecting this box, I verify that the above information is accurate and that I comply with all the criteria for this grant.*

Signature
Date*
School information
Name of program from which graduated*
Date of completion*

MonthDayYear
School address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

ZipCountry
School contact information
Name of school official*

First nameLast name
Title*
School contact email*
Email address to admissions office
School phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Employer/Agency information
Name of employer/agency*
Address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

ZipCountry
Name of supervisor*
Phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Supporting documentation (Required)
Student essay instructions

An essay following the guidelines below must be attached and submitted with this form.

Essay topic: What impact has the stenographic court reporting/captioning profession had on your life. Why are you passionate about your future as a court reporter?

Your essay MUST adhere to the following:
- Essay must be 400-600 words.
- Essay must be double-spaced.
- Your full name must be included on each page AND you MUST include your name in your essay file name.
- Essay must include the essay question and the date.
Attach your essay on the topic: What impact has the stenographic court reporting/captioning profession had on your life. Why are you passionate about your future as a court reporter?*

Please see above for the essay requirements.
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Provide a copy of your official final academic transcript.*

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Provide a letter of recommendation from your employer attesting to your professional demeanor, attitude, and motivation.*

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Please verify that you are human*
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New Professionals Grant Application

Applicant information

Verification requirements

School information

School contact information

Employer/Agency information

Supporting documentation (Required)