News & Notes

Jesse Han

Jefferson Scholar alumnus receives prestigious astronomy award

Jesse Han (JS '20) was named the 2026 recipient of the Robert J. Trumpler Award

September 8, 2026

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In the News

Saunders Family commits $10 million to the Foundation to endow two University Professorships

June 29, 2021

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Mazzen Shalaby, JS '21, receives the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

May 27, 2021

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Foundation awards Jefferson and National Fellowships to 29 graduate students

May 27, 2021

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Three Scholars from the Class of 2021 receive recognition for outstanding academic achievement

May 25, 2021

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2025

May 19, 2021

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Two Scholars and two Fellows among this year's recipients of Double Hoo Research Grants

May 14, 2021

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Scholar alumna joins the faculty at U.Va. School of Law

May 14, 2021

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Foundation-funded professor shares research on the development of autism in girls and boys

May 3, 2021

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2021 Shadwell Speaker Series featuring Dr. Francis Collins and Professor Vivian Riefberg

April 29, 2021

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Jefferson Scholar elected chair of U.Va.'s Honor Committee

April 22, 2021

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Scholars gathering at the Foundation

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.

Fellows on Election Day

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.