News & Notes

Gingko Bookshop

Three Jefferson Scholars help lead student-run bookshop revival on the Corner

Molly Canipe, JS '26, Max Fleisher, JS '27, and Margot Ross, JS '28, are three of the UVA students behind Gingko Bookshop

February 26, 2026

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In the News

Matt Sonnenblick, JS ’20, reflects on his time as a Jefferson Scholar at U.Va.

May 21, 2020

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2024

May 15, 2020

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Risk & Resilience: Autism Families & Brain Science in the Time of COVID-19

May 13, 2020

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Scholar alumna’s mobile startup keeps international students connected

May 6, 2020

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One year after graduation, Scholar alumnus receives Pulitzer Prize

May 6, 2020

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Maurie McInnis, JS '88, named president of Stony Brook University

March 31, 2020

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Important update from the Foundation regarding COVID-19 and the Jefferson Scholars Selection Weekend

March 10, 2020

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Rob Schwartz, JS ‘21, receives Harrison Undergraduate Research Award

March 9, 2020

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Fellow alumnus launches new startup with the help of JSF's Exploratory Fund

February 26, 2020

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation and U.Va.’s Darden School of Business work together to attract a global thought leader in health care and women’s leadership

January 10, 2020

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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.