	RID Scholarships
	Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Scholarship Award THE HISTORY: Secretary/Treasurer of RID, Region IV representative, chaplain at Gallaudet College, associate professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary, husband, father, mentor, friend: these are only a few of the distinguishing aspects of Dan Pokorny's life. His accomplishments are far too many to list. The impact he made in the lives of others will echo into history. Dan was a gentleman to all, a friend to many and a strong supporter of the RID. When he died of cancer on May 30, 1990, he passed on to the future a philosophy of fair play, hard work and a respect to mankind. In his honor, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Board of Directors established a Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Fund in June, 1990. Since that time scholarships have been awarded to eligible members who wish to take the certification tests but are unable to afford the testing fee. DANIEL H. POKORNY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RULES RECIPIENT WILL BE PRESENTED WITH: A certificate A monetary award (the award will be in the form of a voucher to be submitted when applying for a test) Failure to follow the rules below will render the application void. Applicant must be a member in good standing at either the Associate or Student level for the 12 months prior to applying. Applicant must be a current member at either the Associate or Student level on July 1 of the award year. Applicant is eligible to receive no more than one award for each test taken. If no award is received, applicant may apply again during the next award cycle. Recipients of awards will be determined by a majority vote of the committee members. Eligibility will be determined by applications, supporting documentation and financial need. Applicant must submit 8 copies of the application and documentation for each Committee member, the Board liaison and the National Office staff representative. All material will be sent to the National Office where the staff representative will send copies to the Committee members and Board liaison. Applicant must have successfully passed all portions of the written test prior to applying for performance test funding. Awards will be made once per year in a Generalist category (written or performance test). During odd numbered years, awards will be announced at the National Conference. During even numbered years, awards will be determined by August 1, announced in the next issue of VIEWS and recognized at the next National RID Conference. Award amount and number of awards will be determined annually by the Committee. Award recipients must submit test application and request for a testing date and site within 12 months of award being granted. Failure to apply and request date and site within 12 months of receiving the award will render the voucher void. CYCLE Application material must be postmarked by April 1. Awards are for future tests. Reimbursements will not be granted for tests previously taken. Elizabeth Benson Scholarship Award The Elizabeth Benson Scholarship was created for the purpose of providing financial assistance to members who are currently enrolled in an ITP or IPP. RECIPIENT WILL BE PRESENTED WITH: a certificate a monetary award of at least $500.00 CRITERIA: Failure to follow the rules below will render the application void. The applicant must hold dual membership (National and Affiliate) at the Associate or Student level prior to applying. The applicant must be currently enrolled full-time and/or taking 9 or more credit hours in an Interpreter/Transliterator Training or Preparation Program. The applicant must have completed at least one semester of the ITP or IPP by May 31 of the award year. The applicant must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the ITP or IPP. The applicant must submit: a letter of interest application form 3 recommendations: one from the ITP or IPP Chair; one from an instructor of a skills-oriented transliterating or interpreting course; one personal reference (it must be obvious to the Committee which letter is for which category) one copy of official transcript(s) of completed course work in the ITP or IPP (copies for Committee members shall be made from the original transcript by the National Office). copies of National RID membership card and either a copy of Affiliate Chapter membership card or a letter of membership verification from an Affiliate Chapter officer. Applicant must submit 8 copies of the letter of interest, application form, and documentation for each Committee member, the Board liaison, and the National Office staff representative. All material will be sent to the National Office where the staff representative will send copies to the Committee members and Board liaison. CYCLE: Application material must be postmarked by April 1st. Awards will be made annually and announced at the National Conference and in VIEWS

RID Scholarships

Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Scholarship Award

THE HISTORY:

Secretary/Treasurer of RID, Region IV representative, chaplain at Gallaudet College, associate professor of practical theology
at Concordia Seminary, husband, father, mentor, friend: these are only a few of the distinguishing aspects of Dan Pokorny's life. His accomplishments are far too many to list. The impact he made in the lives of others will echo into history. Dan was a gentleman to all, a friend to many and a strong supporter of the RID. When he died of cancer on May 30, 1990, he passed on to the future a philosophy of fair play, hard work and a respect to mankind.

In his honor, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Board of Directors established a Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Fund in
June, 1990. Since that time scholarships have been awarded to eligible members who wish to take the certification tests
but are unable to afford the testing fee.

DANIEL H. POKORNY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RULES

RECIPIENT WILL BE PRESENTED WITH:
*A certificate
*A monetary award (the award will be in the form of a voucher to be submitted when applying for a test)

Failure to follow the rules below will render the application void.

Applicant must be a member in good standing at either the Associate or Student level for the 12 months prior to applying.

Applicant must be a current member at either the Associate or Student level on July 1 of the award year.

Applicant is eligible to receive no more than one award for each test taken. If no award is received, applicant may apply again during the next award cycle.

Recipients of awards will be determined by a majority vote of the committee members. Eligibility will be determined by applications, supporting documentation and financial need.

Applicant must submit 8 copies of the application and documentation for each Committee member, the Board liaison and the National Office staff representative. All material will be sent to the National Office where the staff representative will send copies to the Committee members and Board liaison.

Applicant must have successfully passed all portions of the written test prior to applying for performance test funding.
Awards will be made once per year in a Generalist category (written or performance test). During odd numbered years, awards will be announced at the National Conference. During even numbered years, awards will be determined by August 1, announced in the next issue of VIEWS and recognized at the next National RID Conference.

Award amount and number of awards will be determined annually by the Committee.

Award recipients must submit test application and request for a testing date and site within 12 months of award being granted. Failure to apply and request date and site within 12 months of receiving the award will render the voucher void.

CYCLE
Application material must be postmarked by April 1.
Awards are for future tests. Reimbursements will not be granted for tests previously taken.

Elizabeth Benson Scholarship Award

The Elizabeth Benson Scholarship was created for the purpose of providing financial assistance to members who are currently enrolled in an ITP or IPP.

RECIPIENT WILL BE PRESENTED WITH:
a certificate
a monetary award of at least $500.00

CRITERIA:

Failure to follow the rules below will render the application void.

The applicant must hold dual membership (National and Affiliate) at the Associate or Student level prior to applying.

The applicant must be currently enrolled full-time and/or taking 9 or more credit hours in an Interpreter/Transliterator Training or Preparation Program.

The applicant must have completed at least one semester of the ITP or IPP by May 31 of the award year.
The applicant must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the ITP or IPP.

The applicant must submit:
a letter of interest

application form

3 recommendations: one from the ITP or IPP Chair; one from an instructor of a
skills-oriented transliterating or interpreting course; one personal reference
(it must be obvious to the Committee
which letter is for which category)

one copy of official transcript(s) of completed course work in the ITP or IPP
(copies for Committee members shall be made from the original transcript by the
National Office).

copies of National RID membership card and either a copy of Affiliate Chapter
membership card or a letter of membership verification from an Affiliate Chapter officer.

Applicant must submit 8 copies of the letter of interest, application form, and documentation for each Committee member, the Board liaison, and the National Office staff representative.
All material will be sent to the National Office where the staff representative will send copies
to the Committee members and Board liaison.

CYCLE: Application material must be postmarked by April 1st.

Awards will be made annually and announced at the National Conference and in VIEWS