News & Notes

Henry Bearden

Jefferson Scholar puts an engineering mindset to work as an entrepreneur

Fourth-year Scholar co-founded a new business this summer in his hometown

September 8, 2026

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In the News

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

April 22, 2021

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Scholar alumnus serves 70-county district as top-ranking federal law enforcement official

April 12, 2021

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Scholar alumnus named acting U.S. Attorney

March 4, 2021

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Foundation awards $20,000 to outstanding U.Va. faculty members

February 4, 2021

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Professor funded by the Foundation identifies top four challenges of a COVID-19 vaccine rollout

January 27, 2021

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Foundation identifies political historian and former dream mentor to lead its National Fellowship Program

January 12, 2021

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Foundation funds pioneering law professor and preeminent public intellectual in the area of digital privacy

December 14, 2020

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Jefferson Fellow inspires young girls to pursue STEM-related studies and careers

December 2, 2020

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Jefferson Scholar alumnus and friend, Ned Brinkley, passes away

November 24, 2020

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Fourth Year Jefferson Scholar selected to receive a Rhodes Scholarship

November 23, 2020

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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.