03/20/2026
The New York State Court Reporters Association is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious Horizon Scholarship for 2026. This scholarship program exemplifies our unwavering commitment to fostering education and supporting outstanding individuals in the pursuit of their stenographic careers.
Thanks to the generosity of our contributors to the fund, we are able to award a scholarship to each of the applicants this year. These remarkable individuals have submitted outstanding academic records, compelling essays, and have demonstrated their commitment to the pursuit of excellence.
"On behalf of the New York State Court Reporters Association and its Horizon Scholarship Fund, I would like to thank each of our applicants for their diligent efforts and participation in this time-honored program that supports our stenography students. I wish you continued success in your studies and careers."— Margaret Carney, NYSCRA President
NYSCRA believes in the transformative power of education, and through the Horizon Scholarship we aim to empower talented and dedicated court reporting students to reach their full potential.
NYSCRA is the oldest association in America for court reporters and is committed to the court reporting, captioning, and CART communities. Established in 1876, the association provides a dynamic and inclusive environment, fostering the development of well-rounded individuals prepared for successful careers.
About the Horizon Scholarship:
The Horizon Scholarship was established in 1991. The fund was organized for the purpose of sponsoring educational and scientific projects pertaining to manual or mechanical verbatim reporting by the use of shorthand symbols, with particular emphasis on training and education, and study in the advancement of the art of shorthand reporting.
For more inquiries and information, please visit our website: https://www.nyscra.org/horizon-application-and-recipients.
We’d like to give thanks to our wonderful benefactors for their generous and much-appreciated contributions. If you would like to donate to the Horizon Scholarship Fund to benefit future stenographers, please use the following link: https://www.nyscra.org/donate-to-the-horizon-scholarship-fund