NCRF Kim Dore-Hackbarth Memorial Student Intern Scholarship

NCRF Kim Dore-Hackbarth Memorial Student Intern Scholarship

Scholarship application
Application deadline: May 8, 2026
Applicant information
Student name*
NCRA member ID number *
(Must be a current NCRA student member)
Student home address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

Zip codeCountry
Student email*
example@example.com
Student phone *
School information
Name of school*
School address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityState

Zip codeCountry
Instructor information
Name of instructor/intern supervisor*
Title
Contact email*
example@example.com
Contact phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
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.
Instructor verification requirements
ACTION REQUIRED: Instructor verification required (submitted by instructor via email):

To be considered, the student must download the Instructor Verification Form (PDF) and send it to their instructor or internship supervisor. The instructor/supervisor must complete the form and email it to ncrfoundation@ncra.org by May 8, 2026.

Subject line: In the subject line, use: "Kim Dore-Hackbarth Memorial Scholarship Verification – LastName, FirstName"

File name required: LastName_FirstName_InstructorVerification.pdf
Student essay
Student essay - (submission by student via email)

The applicant must email the essay to ncrfoundation@ncra.org by May 8, 2026.

Essay instructions for student:
- Essay: Court reporting requires discipline, integrity, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving others. In 500–750 words, describe the personal qualities that will guide you toward becoming an exceptional court reporter. Share a specific life experience that shaped your character, strengthened your perseverance, or deepened your sense of responsibility. How will these qualities influence the way you serve the legal system and the public throughout your career?
- Essay must be double-spaced and the student's name must appear on each page.
- IMPORTANT: Use this file name format: LastName_FirstName_Essay.pdf (example: Smith_Jordan_Essay.pdf).
Email
example@example.com
A copy of the student's most recent 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 an instructor or intern supervisor*

Required: File name must include the student’s last name and first name (example: Smith_Jordan_Recommendation.pdf).
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Judicial (freelance or official) or captioning (broadcast or CART), and the student has passed at least one of the program’s Q&A or literary tests at a minimum of 160 words per minute.
I attest that nominee:
- is a current NCRA student member;
- is enrolled in a stenographic court reporting program;
- has a grade point average of at least a 3.5 overall based on a 4.0 standard or equivalent;
- possesses all the qualities exemplified by a professional court reporter, including professional attitude, demeanor, dress, and motivation as confirmed in a letter of recommendation.
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NCRF Kim Dore-Hackbarth Memorial Student Intern Scholarship

Applicant information

School information

Instructor information

Required information for consideration

Instructor verification requirements

Student essay