Foundation announces results of its 2026 selection efforts

July 13, 2026

The Foundation is delighted to share the 2026 edition of Roll Call, a digital publication featuring this year’s selection results and the accomplishments of our graduating Scholars and Fellows.

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation and UVA’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences announce appointment of historian and classicist Fred Drogula

Fred Drogula will join UVA’s Department of Classics as the Melville Foundation Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor

July 9, 2026

Foundation establishes the Horniman Prize to honor a legacy of teaching, leadership, and service

Alec Horniman taught at the Darden School for more than 50 years

June 18, 2026

Jefferson Scholar selected to serve as student representative of UVA's Board of Visitors

Jackson Sleadd, JS '27, wants to make all students feel heard and connect with students of UVA's College at Wise.

June 3, 2026

Foundation-funded professor explores who's responsible when AI gets it wrong

David Danks works at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and machine learning at UVA

April 28, 2026

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.

Fellowships

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

Faculty Support

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