The Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Scholarship Award is offered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) to provide scholarships for eligible members who wish to apply for one of several certifications related to hearing and deafness. Here are the details of the scholarship:

Organization: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.Address: 333 Commerce St., Alexandria, VA 22314Phone Number: (703) 838-0030Emails: orders@rid.org, gridinfo@rid.orgWebsite: http://rid.org

Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree

Award Type: Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible members of RID who are seeking certification in the field of interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Focus: The scholarship is focused on supporting individuals pursuing certifications related to hearing and deafness.

Qualifications: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Membership: Applicants must be a member in good standing at either the associate or student level of RID for the 12 months prior to applying.
2. Current membership: Applicants must be a current member at either the associate or student level of RID on July 1 of the award year.
3. Written test completion: Applicants must have successfully passed all portions of the written test prior to applying for performance test funding.
4. Award limit: Applicants must be eligible to receive no more than one award for each test taken. If no award is received, the applicant may apply again during the next award cycle.
5. Test application: Award recipients must submit a test application and request for a testing date and site within twelve (12) months of the award being granted.

Duration: The scholarship is awarded annually.

To Apply: Detailed information about the application process can be found on the RID website at rid.org/about-rid/about-interpreting/scholarships-awards/.

Deadline: The deadline for application submission is June 1.

Contact: For further inquiries about the scholarship, applicants can reach out to the Scholarship and Awards Committee at the above address.

For more information: For additional information regarding the Daniel H. Pokorny Memorial Scholarship Award, please visit the RID website at http://rid.org.

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