Scholarship Program

DRA represents Certified Shorthand Reporters who report depositions and out-of-court proceedings in the state of California who wish to promote a broader understanding of freelance reporting. DRA strives to preserve and enhance the reporting profession, ensure its integrity, and maintain its high standards and impartiality wherever a verbatim record is required. DRA is committed to ensuring that the shorthand reporting profession remains a viable and integral part of the legal system.

Information for Applicants: New Scholarship Offer - Fall Seminar Concord, CA - (10/17/2009)

The Deposition Reporters Association is offering three scholarships totaling $3,000 to deserving court reporting students, currently enrolled in an approved court reporting program, who are in the 180-and-above speed classes, in qualifier classes, or sitting for the California CSR exam. An applicant sitting for the CSR must continue to be enrolled in school and maintain excellent attendance. The scholarship is intended to be used for school-related and court reporting-related expenses and may be used at the discretion of the recipient.

The scholarships to be awarded are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000, $1,000, and $1,000.

To be eligible, you must be a student member of DRA.

In addition to the completed application, an official school transcript, and a personal statement, each applicant must provide two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, counselors, community or religious leaders, employers, or other nonfamily members) to be sent directly to the Scholarship Committee (see address below and on the application form).

All information will be kept in strictest confidence within DRA's Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors.

Completed applications and letters of recommendation are to be sent to the following address:

DRA Scholarship Committee
c/o Vicki Squires
7172 Regional Street, #111
Dublin, CA 94568

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/1/2009

Scholarship app 0809.doc

2009 Scholarship Application.pdf