Program scholarships
Mary Susan Morse Iosue Memorial Scholarship
Award of $1,750 ($875/semester)
Awarded to a student majoring in French at the end of their junior year or later for the following academic year. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 is required with preference given to a student who is emphasizing in literary studies and who shows outstanding promise in French studies. Additionally, preference will be given to a student who has completed a project in some area of their French studies.
Richard J. Tyner Scholarship for prospective majors
Year 1: Up to $500 upon major declaration; Year 2: Up to $1,200 upon completing two required courses
Awarded to deserving College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students, who are currently minors in French or Italian and who declare the BA in that same area of study. In addition, preference is given to a student who is a member of the University of Iowa Honors Program. To qualify, applicants should maintain a cumulative UI GPA of at least 3.0, must submit a degree audit in consultation with an professional academic advisor, and provide a faculty reference.
Richard J. Tyner French and Italian Scholarship
Awards up to $3,000
Awarded to a deserving College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student, with preference will be given to a student majoring or minoring in French or Italian. In addition, preference is given to a student who is a member of the University of Iowa Honors Program. Eligible students must have a cumulative UI GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants should plan to participate in an academic credit-bearing study abroad or intern abroad program of at least one semester in length.
Italian Translation Award
Awards $500
Awarded to the winner of the Italian Translation Contest, which is intended to highlight the work of UI Italian students engaged in the meaningful and creative process of translation. Students majoring or minoring in Italian or Translation are invited to submit an original English translation of an Italian text of their choice. Entries will be judged by a contest committee comprised of UI faculty and graduate students. For more specific details, click "Apply Now" below.