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In June 2002, the Professional Development Committee proposed naming the ALRID scholarship for taking the RID performance tests to honor one of Alabama's interpreters who has been a strong RID supporter and advocate, initiated an interpreter training program in Alabama, and has demonstrated a life long involvement in RID, interpreting and interpreter education.  The recommendation was accepted and the Sue Scott Scholarship Award was born.  In the summer of 2003, ALRID voted to setup the Sue Scott Scholarship Fund by increasing membership dues an additional $5 and apply the increase towards this fund.   

What is this scholarship?   

The Sue Scott Scholarship Award is awarded to interpreting or transliterating candidates to help offset the costs for taking the RID NIC Interpreter Performance Tests.    

The Sue Scott Scholarship Award (approved in Motion 2003-03) states:

“ALRID shall, as funds permit, award scholarships for the partial payment (50%) of one of the following test:

• RID Performance Test (CI or CT) 

• RID CDI Written Test

• RID CDI Performance Test

• NAD-RID NCI Written Test – Computer based or Pencil and Paper

• NAD-RID NCI Interview and Performance.”

What are the Criteria?

• Applicants must be a member of RID (associate, student, or certified), ALRID, and of an ALRID Local Chapter (if one exists).

• Applicant is not eligible to receive an award to retake a test that was originally sponsored by this scholarship.
• Awards are for future tests only.  Applications for reimbursements will not be accepted for tests already taken.

How to Apply?

• Each applicant must complete the application form and attach:

1. A personal philosophy of interpreting and future plans;
2. Resume (education, workshops/training, experience);
3. Proof of participating in training sponsored by ALRID or an affiliate chapter prior to and in preparation for the test for which applicant is applying to take;
4. Proof of having passed the RID Generalist Written Exam or the RID NIC Knowledge Written Test if taking a performance test;

5. 3 letters of recommendation: two from certified ALRID members and one from a Deaf consumer (AAD member preferred).

• All materials must be received three months before the scheduled test.

• The PDC Chair shall choose a committee to review all applications and choose the recipients.
• The PDC Chair shall notify the recipient in writing.
• A check shall be made payable to RID for half of the cost of one test and be awarded to the recipient.
• The Scholarship recipient shall be recognized in the ALRID Newsletter, the ALRID Web Page, and other publicity at the Board's request.
• Should the recipient miss the scheduled RID test and forfeit the fee, the recipient must repay the entire scholarship amount to ALRID within 90 days of the test.  Failure to repay will prevent future applications from being accepted.

To view and print the Sue Scott Scholarship Application click here.

To view a listing of RID/NAD Certifications and a description of each, click here.