Miriam Gelfand Scholarship in Translation for First Year & Continuing 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 $250.00 each available for first year students who have declared the BA in Translation. Students must submit a Personal Statement that describes their interest in the Translation BA and how the program might help them meet their educational and professional goals (500 words maximum). NB: “first year” refers to a student in their first year in the program, and student must have declared the Translation major or have plans to do so by the end time of award. GPA will be considered – Please submit Degree Audit from MyUI.

Up to four awards of $500.00 each available for second year, third year, and fourth year students who have declared the BA in Translation. GPA will be considered – Please submit Degree Audit from MyUI. Continuing students must also submit a cover letter explaining how this scholarship will benefit their study of Translation and/or describe their future career plans involving Translation (500 words maximum).