Scholarships

Bristol Translates Summer School is pleased to be able to offer Scholarships, thanks to support from our funders.

Three scholarships covering the registration fee are available for the Catalan workshop.

To apply, submit your application to Bristol Translates by Wednesday 7 May. Scholarship applications will be judged on those whose literary translation practice will benefit most from attendance at the summer school.

You do not need to meet the eligibility or provide the evidence outlined for the Bristol Translates Summer School scholarship below in order ot be considered for sponsorship for the Catalan workshop.

All other Scholarships applications are now closed for 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Bristol Translates Summer School scholarship, you must:

  • be a person on low-income (less than GBP 19,200 gross),
  • have applied by the extended deadline of 15th March 2025 for a place on the Bristol Translates Summer School and
  • be a resident in the UK.

We particularly welcome applications from minority and under-represented groups.

Examples of proof of income:  tax return, universal credit letter/slip, payslip, disability benefit slip, P60 or student finance letter.

Scholarships

The Bristol Translates Summer School Scholarship will cover the full cost of fees on the programme (£375).

Award distribution

To ensure fair distribution of the available funding, applications will be assessed by a panel including the two Directors of the Bristol Translates Summer School and the Academic Lead. The University’s decision will take into account the needs of the entire student body and, as such, will be final with no appeal process.

Assessment process

Applications will be accepted from Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. They should have a confirmed place on the Bristol Translates Summer School by the date the outcome of scholarship applications is announced. Information provided in the Applicant’s personal statement will be used to select recipients of the scholarship. The decision will be based on evidence of:

  • the Applicant’s motivation and commitment,
  • the anticipated benefits to the Applicant of participating in the Summer School,
  • the Applicant’s intentions and plans for a career in translation.

Successful applicants

The University will make offers of a Scholarship to successful candidates. Full details of the scheme being offered, including the terms and conditions, will be made available in the award notification. Awardees will be expected to reply to the Scholarship offer notification and confirm their acceptance of the award, and the relevant terms and conditions, via email. They agree to write a one-page (500 words) statement about their experience participating in the Summer School within 15 days of the end of the Summer School. The Summer School reserves the right to publish the statement in full or in parts for promotional purposes. Scholarship holders themselves are encouraged to publish the statement.

Reserve applicants

To ensure that all available funding is distributed, the University will select a number of Applicants to be on a reserve list. Such Applicants will be notified accordingly. Students on the reserve list may be contacted at a later date to be informed that they have been offered an award should funding become available. Being placed on the reserve list is not a guarantee of an award.

Timetable

Scholarships Application deadline 15th March 2025

After the application closing date, you will be told whether your scholarship application was successful by 31st March 2025. For any further enquiries, please contact bristol-translates@bristol.ac.uk

Unsuccessful applicants

Unsuccessful applicants are entitled to participate in the Summer School at the cost of the early-bird fee which must be paid within 14 days of the notification of the outcome of the application process.

How to apply

  • Apply for a scholarship as part of your general application: Apply