Monyeen Black Memorial Grant

Monyeen Black Memorial Grant
Application deadline: June 13, 2025
- Only one nomination will be accepted per employer or agency.
- All questions must be answered and required information submitted. Incomplete forms will be disqualified.
Applicant information
Name of new professional reporter*

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

MonthDayYear
School address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

ZipCountry
Employer/Agency information
Name of employer/agency*
Employer/Agency address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

ZipCountry
Name of supervisor*
Supervisor email*
example@example.com
Supervisor phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Verification requirements
judicial (official/freelance)CARTcaptioning
I attest that I meet the following requirements:
- I am a current NCRA member.
- I have achieved the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification or RSR (Registered Skilled Reporter) certification.
- I am in my first two years of reporting with documentation as proof: e.g. agency letter, transcripts with dates.
- I have attached a letter of recommendation from my employer or contracting agency attesting to my professional demeanor and motivation.
- I have included my (300-500 words) typed essay answering the question: How, when, and why did you realize that a career in stenographic court reporting or captioning was right for you? Please explain your practice regimen and how you develop your skills.
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Supporting documentation (Required)
Student essay instructions

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

Essay topic: How, when, and why did you realize that a career in stenographic court reporting or captioning was right for you? Please explain your practice regimen and how you develop your skills.

Your essay MUST adhere to the following:
- Essay must be 300-500 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: How, when, and why did you realize that a career in stenographic court reporting or captioning was right for you? Please explain your practice regimen and how you develop your skills.*

Please adhere to ALL essay requirements above.
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Provide documentation as proof of new professional reporter: e.g. agency letter, transcripts with dates.*

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Provide recommendation from your employer attesting to your professional demeanor and motivation.*

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Please verify that you are human*
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Monyeen Black Memorial Grant

Applicant information

School information

Employer/Agency information

Verification requirements

Supporting documentation (Required)