CCRA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Student Scholarship Opportunity!
The California Court Reporters Association will award a $2,500 scholarship to a student in the 160 - qualifiers speed levels. The recipient will be selected by the Support Our Students (SOS) Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Please submit your application and the essay by Midnight, August 11, 2025.
Essay Topic for 2025: Share your personal experiences about obstacles you faced outside or within your education and how you overcame them or are working through them to pursue a career in court reporting.
How to Apply:
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Your essay should address the following topic: Share your personal experiences about obstacles you faced outside or within your education and how you overcame them or are working through them to pursue a career in court reporting.
Essay Instructions:
Essay limit is no more than two pages, must be in legal format using line and page numbers and must use the Minimum Transcript Format Standards adopted by the Court Reporters Board. Your essay must be read, approved, and initialed by your court reporter instructor. If requirements are not followed, the essay will not be considered.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current student member of CCRA
- Speed level: 160 WPM – Qualifiers, and in good academic standing. Do not send school transcripts. The SOS Committee Chair will verify your eligibility.
- Essay must be read, approved, and initialed for submission by your court reporter instructor and include your name and speed level.
- For online schools: must show proof of California residency (e.g., a piece of mail with your name and address on it, CA ID card, etc.)
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