Miriam Gelfand Scholarship in Translation for First or Second Year Undergraduate Students

The Miriam Gelfand Scholarship stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Professor Emerita Miriam Gelfand within the University of Iowa and the Iowa City community. This scholarship was established by Charles Kuester, a former student of Professor Gelfand, as a heartfelt tribute to her profound impact.

Professor Miriam Gelfand was known for her dedication to teaching, her prowess as a translator, and her exceptional skills as a multilingual editor. The fund generously offers annual scholarships to deserving students who major in Translation. Students are permitted to apply for more than one category, if eligible, and past recipients are eligible to apply in subsequent years. In this way, the Miriam Gelfand Scholarship not only honors the memory of Professor Gelfand but also serves as a lasting source of encouragement for dedicated students at the University of Iowa.

Two awards of $500 each for current first-year Iowa undergraduate students who have declared the BA in Translation or have plans to do so before the end of the Spring 2025 term. Students must have taken or be enrolled in TRNS 2000: (Translation and Global Society) in order to be considered for this award. Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement that describes their interest in the Translation BA and how the program might help them meet their future educational and career goals (500 words maximum). GPA will be considered – Please submit Degree Audit from MyUI.

Two awards of $750 each for current second-year Iowa undergraduate students who have declared the BA in Translation. Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement explaining how this scholarship will aid their continued study of translation and/or describe their future career goals involving translation (500 words maximum). GPA will be considered – Please submit Degree Audit from MyUI