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

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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Courtney Hill, JF '20, uses funding from the Foundation to help give individuals and families access to clean water

January 10, 2020

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Chris Benos, JS ’18, shares his passion for music and law

December 11, 2019

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Kristen Barrett, JS '20, awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarship

December 10, 2019

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Eileen Ying, JS '20, named a Rhodes Scholar

November 25, 2019

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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.