News & Notes

Jackson Sleadd

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

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In the News

Professor funded by the Foundation sees a growing interest among U.Va. students in the neuroscience major

May 24, 2022

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Foundation awards Jefferson and National Fellowships to 24 exceptional graduate students

May 24, 2022

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Foundation awards record number of full U.Va. scholarships with the announcement of its Class of 2026

May 13, 2022

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Two Jefferson Scholar alumnae awarded Knight-Hennessy Scholarships to attend Stanford University

May 6, 2022

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Foundation awards $40,000 to outstanding U.Va. faculty members

May 3, 2022

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Payvand Ahdout, JS '10, named inaugural Emerging Scholar of the Year by Yale Law Journal

March 29, 2022

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Jefferson Scholar named to Poets & Quants Best and Brightest Class of 2022

March 26, 2022

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Law professor funded by the Foundation explores the threat of deepfakes in a recent UVA Today interview

March 22, 2022

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Professor funded by the Foundation shares with Forbes how strong leaders manage in times of crises and uncertainty

March 17, 2022

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Three Jefferson Fellows receive prestigious fellowships in support of their research

February 8, 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.

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Faculty Support

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