New Professionals Grant Application

New Professionals Grant Application
Application deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026

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

First nameLast name
Applicant/Nominee 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 *
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Verification requirements
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) on the following: 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.
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.Format: (000) 000-0000.
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.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Required information for consideration
IMPORTANT

File-naming requirement: Include the applicant (student's) last name and first name in the file name for all uploaded documents. Files without the student's name in the file name will not be reviewed.
Student essay
Essay instructions

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

Essay: 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.

Your essay MUST adhere to the following:
- Essay must be 400-600 words.
- Essay must be double-spaced.
- Essay must include the essay question and the date.
- IMPORTANT: Use this file name format: LastName_FirstName_Essay.pdf (example: Smith_Jordan_Essay.pdf).
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?*

Required: File name must include the student’s last name and first name (example: Smith_Jordan_Essay.pdf).lease see above for the essay requirements.
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A copy of your official final academic transcript.*

Required: File name must include the student’s last name and first name (example: Smith_Jordan_Transcript.pdf).
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A letter of recommendation from your employer attesting to your professional demeanor, attitude, and motivation.*

Required: File name must include the student’s last name and first name (example: Smith_Jordan_Recommendation.pdf)
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New Professionals Grant Application

Applicant/Nominee information

Verification requirements

School information

School contact information

Employer/Agency information

Required information for consideration

Student essay