SDCRID Scholarships

Test Scholarships:

Time period: Ongoing

Approved scholarships available: 5 per fiscal year

Amount of scholarship award: one half (1/2) the cost of the performance exam, excluding any rater fees or other additional costs or fees.

Tests included:

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Performance Exam, Exam Fees
  
• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Performance Exam,
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Performance
  

Scholarship applicant must:

• Have been a SDCRID member in good standing for at least 6 consecutive months prior to applying. 
• Have not previously been awarded a scholarship for the exact same assessment or test.
  *(No duplicate scholarships will be awarded).
•  Provide proof of current membership of the RID at the national level.
•  Provide a copy of the Test-Date Confirmation letter from the test site.
•  Provide a copy of receipt showing that you have paid for the assessment or test.
•  Apply for the scholarship prior to taking the assessment or test.
•  Submit a written request with the above “criteria” documents to:  scholarship@sdcrid.org.

To apply for a scholarship, or if you have questions, please contact: scholarship@sdcrid.org.

*If you are re-taking a performance evaluation, and have not previously been awarded a scholarship, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship.