Scholarships

Dr. Brian D. McCartney (July 19, 1950 - April 26, 1998) was the first Deaf Superintendent of the Michigan School for the Deaf from 1991 to 1997. This award was established in honor of Dr. McCartney, and is intended to offer support to the professionals in the field of interpreting. The funds are meant to be used to support those who are; in an interpreter training program, working interpreters or students seeking financial support for mentoring, deaf individuals attending professional training, and/or working interpreters (deaf or hearing) seeking professional development or educational support.

The award is $500 and applicants are eligible to receive this award one time. The approval of the application can take 45-90 days.

The Doris Watkins Workshop Award was established in 2009, in honor of Doris Watkins, one of MIRID’s founding members, and a long time Executive Board member. Doris mentored and supported many interpreters throughout her career. Those who knew her said she paid many registration fees for her mentees/colleagues out of her own pocket, and was genuinely interested in supporting the professional development of our Michigan interpreters. She will be missed by many.

This scholarship will pay one half of the registration fee for an interpreting related professional development workshop/event. Monies will be remitted to the applicant after they share proof of registration to the MIRID Treasurer.

Recipients will be chosen by the MIRID Executive Board based on monies available in the fund. An applicant is eligible to receive this award only one time per year.

Please apply a minimum of 45 days, up to a maximum of 90 days prior to the need of the award.

The Lifetime Achievement Testing Scholarship awards $100 to an interpreter seeking to take a standardized certification exam. Eligible exams include the NIC, BEI, EIPA, TEP, and CDI.

An interpreter who is awarded this scholarship is recognized as an individual who has made a unique and lasting contribution to the profession.

Scholarship contingent on available funds. Proof of payment is required for disbursement. Apply at least 45 days and no more than 90 days prior to your scheduled testing date.