News & Notes

Walentas Scholars

Two Walentas Scholars find a home at UVA School of Architecture

First-year Walentas Scholars Kaitlyn Johns and Julia Miller are UVA School of Architecture's first Walentas Scholars

October 6, 2026

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In the News

Professor funded by the Foundation discusses her new book on digital privacy

December 6, 2022

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Jefferson Scholar receives the George J. Mitchell Scholarship to study in Ireland

November 23, 2022

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Jefferson Fellow alumna receives prestigious fellowship from the American Association for the Advancement of Science

November 21, 2022

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Statement from the Foundation on the shooting at UVA

November 14, 2022

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Remembering a Foundation friend and benefactor

October 25, 2022

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Professor funded by the Foundation takes a new approach to understanding autism

Kevin Pelphrey

September 13, 2022

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Walentas Scholar Katherine Flores shares how she ended up at UVA

August 23, 2022

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation and McIntire School of Commerce attract preeminent scholar in information systems and technology

August 12, 2022

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Scholar alumna's revival of "Into the Woods" makes its way to Broadway

July 28, 2022

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Scholar alumna shares how her love for journalism led her to CNN

June 16, 2022

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Scholarships

Learn more about the selection process and nomination for the Jefferson Scholarship and the Walentas Scholarship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia.

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Fellowships

The Foundation supports world-class graduate students through Jefferson Fellowships and National Fellowships.

Faculty Reception

Faculty Support

Learn more about how the Foundation supports UVA faculty with the Distinguished Professorship Program and faculty awards.