Caprock Society of Interpreters for the Deaf

BEI Exam Scholarship Policy

• This scholarship acts as test reimbursement for the BEI performance exam registration. 

  • Registration fees are as follows (subject to change)

    • BEI Basic- $145.00

    • BEI Advanced- $170.00

    • BEI Master- $195.00

    • BEI Level III Intermediary- $50.00

    • BEI Level V Intermediary- $50.00

  • Applicants must provide proof of registration with receipt of payment.

  • The scholarship may only be awarded for future testing dates and will not be awarded retroactively.

  • The awardee must email a copy of their official DHHS BEI exam confirmation showing their scheduled test date.

  • The scholarship will be awarded with a physical check within two weeks prior to the exam date.

• The scholarship will be awarded twice per CSID fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

  • The first scholarship will be awarded September 1st, with application due by August 31st.

  • The second scholarship will be awarded March 1st, with application due by February 28th (or the last day of the month.)

• An individual may only receive this scholarship once per CSID fiscal year (July 1-June 30.)

  • An individual may apply for the March scholarship if not selected during the September application.

• All CSID members in good standing at the time of application are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

  • A member in good standing is classified as an individual who has registered and paid the membership for the current fiscal year.

  • Membership levels are Student, Supporting and Certified.

    • Student member: an individual who is above the age of 18 and is currently enrolled in college or university classes.

    • Supporting member: an individual from the community who is not a student or certified interpreter. This includes, but is not limited to, uncertified interpreters, Deaf community members, teachers, etc.

    • Certified member: an individual who has received their BEI or RID certification.

•  The recipient will be chosen by a randomized generator from the pool of applicants for each scholarship opportunity.

  • The selection will be recorded and the name shared on social media and emailed to CSID members for transparency purposes.

  • Applicants may opt out of public notification.  In this case, the board will meet via Zoom to supervise the selection process.

• If the awardee cancels their exam their scholarship will not be awarded.

  • If the awardee reschedules their exam within the same CSID fiscal year, they may still be awarded the scholarship.