Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Jefferson Scholars Foundation Announces Class of 2016

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30:52 +0000

At the conclusion of a rigorous selection process that began with over 1300 nominees from across the nation as well as international candidates, the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is pleased to announce the incoming class of 2016, comprised of 31 outstanding individuals. Awarded solely on the basis of merit, the Scholarship covers the complete cost of attending the University for four years, including tuition, room and board, books and other University-related expenses, as well as leadership training programs and foreign travel/study. 102 finalists attended the Jefferson Scholars Selection Weekend in Charlottesville in March. The group included students from 19 different states and 2 foreign countries. The finalists were a diverse group of varsity athletes (62), student government officers (52), musicians (24), and debaters (18). Several participated in independent science research, 35 founded a club or organization at their school, and all were involved with service to school and community.

“This year the quality of the nominees was again truly exceptional, for which we offer our gratitude to the hundreds of school counselors who nominate these outstanding young people,” said James H. Wright, president of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. “Those selected are all devoted to the pursuit of excellence as reflected in their rich diversity of interests and backgrounds, and have the potential to benefit the University in a most substantial way.”

Dating back to the beginning of the Jefferson Scholars program in 1980, over 6000 Jefferson Scholarship nominees have elected to attend the University without having received the Jefferson Scholarship. Over the last five years, Jefferson Scholarship nominees have comprised approximately nine percent of each entering class.

Jefferson Scholarships are designed to help the University attract the most promising student leaders in the country. Students may not apply to become Jefferson Scholars, but rather must either be nominated by their schools or identified through the admission process. More than 3,700 schools are eligible to make nominations annually, including every secondary school in Virginia.

Read the UVaToday article at http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=18387

Mark Silvers (JS ’07) on Warrior Walk

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:15:48 +0000

Mark Silvers, the E. Stuart James Grant Jefferson Scholar and alumnus of George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia, joins a former fellow marine on the Appalachian Trail to benefit wounded veterans.

Keep track of them on their website http://www.warriorhike.com/Warrior_Hike/Welcome.html and watch the news item on http://www.nbc29.com/story/18204000/two-former-marines-cross-afton-mountain-on-warrior-hike.

Mallory Combemale (JS ’14) and Leah Coates (JS ’14) participate in a course on community change and leadership

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:33:44 +0000

Mallory Combemale, the Hilliard Family Jefferson Scholar and North London Collegiate School alumna, and Leah Coates, the Brockenbrough Family Jefferson Scholar and Washington and Lee High School alumna, spent the semester studying local poverty and entrepreneurial dreams.

See the article at http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=18301.

Katy Hutto (JS ’15) strings beads for charity

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:36:37 +0000

Katy Hutto, the Morgan Family Jefferson Scholar and graduate of Mount De Sales Academy in Georgia, started her business at 16.

Hannah Barefoot’s (JS ’12) fourth-year show at Ruffin Gallery

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:22:41 +0000

Hannah Barefoot is the Lawrence Lewis Jr. Jefferson Scholar and attended the North Carolina School of the Arts. To see how she combines her art with the environment, go to http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=18167#.

Maurie McInnis (JS ’88) wins Smithsonian book prize

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:15:10 +0000

Maurie McInnis, a UVA professor of American art and material culture and associate dean for undergraduate academic programs in the College, is honored for her book “Slaves Waiting for Sale: Abolitionist Art and the American Slave Trade.”

To read the article, go to http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=18244

Lily Bowles’ (JS ’12) impact on the University

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:59:52 +0000

Lily Bowles, the Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation Jefferson Scholar, is showcased for her service to the University. She attended Washington International School and is majoring in Political and Social Thought.

See the write-up at http://www.uvastudentcouncil.com/2012/04/public-service-spotlight-lily-bowles/

Stephen Nash (JS ’13) and the Honor Committee set goals to engage the community

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:12:03 +0000

Stephen Nash, the Alan and Muriel Botsford and Crawford and Virginia Johnson Jefferson Scholar, announces the new Engagement Campaign Task Force subcommittee.

For more details, visit http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2012/04/16/honor-aims-for-more-involvement/

Jason Will (JS ’16) scores

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:16:26 +0000

Jason Will, an incoming first year Jefferson Scholar, talks about lacrosse and the Jefferson Scholarship.

http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2012/apr/12/3/potomac-lacrosse-jason-will-jefferson-scholar-uva-ar-1837221/

Andrew Kouri (JS ’14) speaks out

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:43:44 +0000

Andrew Kouri, the Donna and Richard D. Tadler Jefferson Scholar, writes about “homogeneity” and diversity in the Cavalier Daily.

Read the article at http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2012/04/12/quarantined-quotes/