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RMIT University Introduction to Interpreting and Translations Skill Set Scholarships

Apply for a scholarship to study either the Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set or the Introduction to Translations and Interpreting Skill Set courses in 2026. Status: Ongoing

Who can apply: Individuals

About the scholarship

The Victorian Government is offering a scholarship to eligible students who are accepted into the 2026 Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set or the Introduction to Translating and Interpreting Skill Set at RMIT University to study interpreting in one of these languages:

Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set

The Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set is an introductory entry-level course for people wanting to gain foundational skills in interpreting and basic industry knowledge.

There are four units in the course:

Classes will be held online only. They may be held during the day or evening.

Introduction to Translating and Interpreting Skill Set

The Introduction to Translating and Interpreting Skill Set course is an introductory entry-level course for people wanting to gain foundational skills in interpreting and translating, and basic industry knowledge.

There are five units in the course:

Classes will be held online only. They may be held during the day or evening.

Scholarship amount

Up to $2,599 will be awarded as a scholarship to cover the program fees in full for the Introduction to Translating and Interpreting Skill Set.

Up to $2,313 will be awarded as a scholarship to cover the program fees in full for the Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set.

Scholarships will be paid directly to RMIT University on behalf of the student.

More information

For more information about the Interpreter Scholarship Program, please contact translating.interpreting@rmit.edu.au.

Key dates

9 November 2025

February, May and July 2026

February, May and July 2026

Guidelines

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To be eligible for a scholarship you must:

Apply via the RMIT website.

Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set

Or

Introduction to Translating and Interpreting Skill Set.

The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) issues credentials or certification to people who wish to work as interpreters and translators in Australia. NAATI sets and maintains high national standards for Australia’s translating and interpreting sector.

Students who successfully complete their course will need to sit their relevant certification test or apply for a recognised practicing credential (whichever is the higher qualification available in their language) with NAATI.

Students who successfully complete Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set will be eligible to sit the:

Students who successfully complete the Introduction to Translating and Interpreting Skill Set will be eligible to sit the:

Graduates must sit the test or apply for the recognised practising credentials within approximately 12-18 months of completing the program.

NAATI recognition or certification is required to work as a qualified interpreter or translator in Victoria and across Australia. The Victorian Government has partnered with RMIT University and NAATI to help grow the language services workforce.

It is an expectation that students will sit their relevant NAATI test for the highest qualification available to them upon completion of their RMIT course.

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Updated 11 February 2026

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