The South African Translators’ Institute (SATI) is a body that was established in 1956 with the aim of promoting the interests of the translation profession in South Africa. In the context of contemporary South Africa with its 11 official languages, SATI is now also working towards the establishment of a culture of multilingualism and the development of a tradition of translation and interpreting in the South African languages.
Giving practical expression to the idea of multilingualism, however, requires the use of competent and properly trained language workers such as translators and interpreters. Because SATI is concerned about the inadequate numbers of trained language workers in South Africa, it was decided to collect funds and make assistance available to a deserving translation and/or interpreting student, particularly in the previously marginalised languages.
Bursary for 2022:
In 2022, the Institute will make one bursary available to the value of R10 000.
Who is eligible for a SATI bursary?
The SATI bursaries are only available to students who are in financial need. Second-, third- and fourth-year students are eligible for the SATI bursary. Successful applicants must submit an affidavit affirming that they have not been granted other bursaries or funding to cover the same expenses as those for which the SATI bursary is awarded. They will also have to prove that they have access to other funding to cover the rest of their expenses and fees for the year.
In addition to the above, bursary applicants must:
Be enrolled at a South African tertiary institution for formal training in translation, interpreting and/or other aspects of language practice.
Be in the second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate qualification in translation, interpreting and/or language practice.
Have obtained an average mark of over 65% for all subjects in language practice in their studies in 2021.
Have not failed any of the subjects that they have registered for in the year that they receive the bursary.
Be South African citizens.
Work in combinations of the official languages.
How is the bursary allocated?
Application procedure:
The bursary application form for 2022 can be downloaded hereunder. Applications must reach the SATI office no later than 31 March 2022. No late applications will be considered. Bursary applications are sent to: sati2assist@translators.org.za.
Downloads
PDF::https://www.translators.org.za/downloads/2021/SATI_bursary_info.pdf
Word: https://www.translators.org.za/bursaries-for-translation-or-interpreting-studies-language-practice/
For more info visit: https://www.translators.org.za/bursaries-for-translation-or-interpreting-studies-language-practice/
