If you are passionate about bridging language barriers and want to make a meaningful impact in multicultural communities by being an interpreter, then the Victorian Government's Interpreter Scholarship 2025 at RMIT University, Australia, is an excellent opportunity. This scholarship is designed to support talented individuals in becoming certified interpreters, enhancing the supply, quality, and use of language services in Victoria. By providing financial assistance to students pursuing interpreting courses at RMIT, the program aims to address the need for more certified interpreters in various languages. Scholarships are available for the Diploma of Interpreting, Advanced Diploma of Interpreting, and Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set.
Interpreter Scholarship 2025 Summary
• Host Institution: RMIT University, Australia
• Duration: One academic year (full-time)
• Study Level: Diploma
• Eligibility:
Open to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, with priority given to those seeking asylum.
Applicants must speak one of the targeted languages and apply for the relevant course at RMIT.
• Scholarship Coverage: Up to $7,880 to cover program fees and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
• Eligible Programs:
• Languages: Various languages including: Arabic, Greek, Italian, Persian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Burmese, Dari, Dinka, Punjabi, Portuguese, Samoan, Somali, Russian, and Urdu.
• Application Period: 12 August 2024 to 7 February 2025
• Language Requirement: High proficiency in the targeted language
Eligibility Criteria
The RMIT certifications are suitable for bilingual people who are seeking to learn or develop professional interpreting techniques.
To be eligible for scholarships to support study in 2025 you must:
live in Victoria
speak one of the targeted languages
be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency (consideration will be given to applications from people seeking asylum)
apply to the RMIT University course (Diploma of Interpreting, Advanced Diploma of Interpreting or Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set) for the targeted language
remain enrolled and meet attendance requirements for each unit at RMIT University for the duration of the program
complete the application and the documentation required for meeting the entry requirements for the eligible RMIT University course by the respective application closing dates.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to apply for the scholarship for your chosen interpreting course via the RMIT University online portal.
For more information on the eligibility criteria and targeted languages for the 2025 Interpreter Scholarship and how to apply, please view the following pages for any program interests you:
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