South African Translators’ Institute (SATI) Bursary

    • Application closing date
      31 March 2022
    Company description

    The South African Translators’ Institute (SATI), founded in 1956, is a professional association for all language practice professionals (including interpreters; translators; proofreaders; editors; copywriters; terminologists; text reviewers and others involved within the language practice industry) within South Africa.

    SATI is aiming to establish a multilingual culture in South Africa and developing translation and interpreting in all 11 South African languages, which includes English; Afrikaans; IsiXhosa; IsiZulu; IsiNdebele; Xitsonga; Tshivenda; Sesotho; Setswana; Sepedi and SiSwati.

    In 1993, SATI formed a Development Committee, with the goal of collect funds to award to deserving students pursuing their translation or interpreting studies.

    Bursary description

    The South African Translators’ Institute (SATI) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2022 academic year.

    The SATI bursary will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the Translation, Interpreting and/or other aspects of Language practice.

    Requirements and eligibility

    Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

    • You must be a South African citizen
    • You must be studying towards a qualification in Translation, Interpreting and/or other aspects of Language practice
    • You must be in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study (1st year students will NOT be funded)
    • You must be enrolled and studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
    • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for all subjects in language practice, for the 2021 academic year
    • You must NOT have failed any subjects you registered for in the year that they receive the bursary
    • You must work in combinations of the South African official languages
    • You must be in financial need
    • You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding or grant which covers the same expenses as the SATI bursary
    • You must be able to cover the rest of your expenses not covered by the SATI bursary, for the rest of the year
    How to apply

    Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

    • ID document (certified copy)
    • Matric certificate (certified copy)
    • Academic qualifications completed, if applicable (certified copy)
    • Full tertiary academic record (certified copy)
    • Proof of registration at tertiary institution for 2022, if available (on institutions letterhead)
    • Proof of access to funds to cover other expenses NOT covered by the SATI bursary
    • Details of other awards/ funding received or expect to receive
    • Affidavit confirming that you are not in possession of any other bursary awards/ funding that will cover the expenses that the SATI bursary would

    Note: If you do not have your 2021 final exam marks available, please state when they will be available. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of registration at a recognised tertiary institution, for the 2022 academic year, before a payment can be made.

    Applications must be submitted via email to: sati2assist@translators.org.za
    (Insert the words “SATI Bursary Application 2022” in the email subject line).

    Location
    Email

    office@translators.org.za

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