Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

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Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Elizabeth Benson Scholarship Awards (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Scholarship Awards (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

333 Commerce St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ph: (703)838-0030
Fax: (703)838-0454
URL:http://www.rid.org

Elizabeth Benson Scholarship Awards (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to members enrolled to ITP or IPP Focus: Hearing and deafness. Qualif.: Applicants must have dual membership; enrolled full-time or 9-hours in an interpreter or transliterator program; must have completed at least one semester of ITP or IPP; have 3.0 GPA in ITP or IPP. Criteria: Awards are given based on credentials.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit eight copies of a letter of interest specifying financial need; an application form (can be downloaded from the website); transcripts; three letters of recommendation (must be from an ITP or IPP chair, instructor and personal reference); copies of current RID and affiliate chapter membership card. Deadline: April.

Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Scholarship Awards (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to members applying for a certification. Focus: Hearing and deafness. Qualif.: Applicant must be a member for least one year. Criteria: Awards are given based on the committee's votes.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicant must send eight copies of the application form (can be downloaded from the website). Deadline: April 1.

Remarks: If not chosen as a recipient, the applicant may re-apply for the next cycle.

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