The NCPP Women and Minority Scholarship

The NCPP is committed to providing opportunities and scholarships for minority applicants pursuing careers in the patent industry and striving to earn their Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP). Scholarship dollars can be applied to the following areas for scholarship recipients:

• Training and preparatory materials on the fundamental practices of patent drafting & prosecution – the goal is to ensure that the scholarship recipient will be practice-ready upon the completion of the program
• Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) Exam testing fee to acquire the CPP credential
• Patent Agent Exam testing fee to acquire the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration number

When you partner with the NCPP to provide scholarships and resources to women and minority applicants, take advantage of the following benefits:

• First priority for hiring opportunities (internship, contract, part-time, and/or full-time employment) of scholarship recipients after program completion.
• Enhanced corporate image and increased brand visibility
• Connect with a valuable and prominent professional network
• Access to the top, certified talent via NCPP Student Database
• Demonstrate your firm’s/company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity in the patent field