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Maris

is Elaph Translation’s corporate social responsibility initiative targeting fresh graduates of the translation major. Within Maris framework, we provide a fully-paid scholarship for one hundred fresh graduates of Egyptian high education institutions, both public and private. Each quarter, twenty-five graduates enroll to receive 50-hour professional training on different aspects of translation. Maris training puts sharp focus on practicing translation in a real-life environment where learners get an insider’s perspective on the translation process as a whole.

 

 Maris Objectives

  • To provide an unparalleled opportunity for fresh translation graduates to receive practical training and acquire new skills and knowledge;
  • To build the technical capabilities of translation learners;
  • To qualify efficient translators who can effectively handle professional career challenges and contribute to community development; and
  • To prepare learners to the labor market.

 

Study Topics

  • Arabic grammar
  • English grammar
  • Arabic writing
  • English writing
  • Translator’s tools
  • Principles of legal translation
  • Principles of technical translation
  • Principles of Media translation

 

Application Process

  • Interested candidates apply online using our web-based application system;
  • Applicants undergo online testing to evaluate their language level (in both Arabic and English);
  • Applicants who score at least 75% are qualified to enroll in Maris;

 

Selection Criteria

  • Upon application closing date, an electronic system randomly selects 25 persons of qualified candidates;
  • Selected candidates are notified with the program start date;
  • Other qualified candidates not selected in the first run are automatically transferred to the next run;
  • Candidates who failed the exam are allowed to re-apply and take another chance to pass the test after six months.

 

Program Benefits

  • Upon program completion and successfully passing the final exam, trainees get an authorized certificate;
  • First five toppers of each run are eligible for employment at Elaph Translation.

 

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