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

Advancing autism research at U.Va.'s Brain Institute

February 22, 2019

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Exploring African-American history and culture

February 21, 2019

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Tackling climate change through U.Va.'s Environmental Extern Program

January 30, 2019

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Fellow alumnus wins international book award from Latin American Studies Association

January 30, 2019

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The bridge between business and the public sector

January 30, 2019

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Scholar alumna makes mark in New York City theater scene

January 21, 2019

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Jefferson Fellow alumna writes award-winning book

December 19, 2018

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Varun Sharma, JS ’19, wins Schwarzman Scholarship to study in China

December 7, 2018

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Jack Brake, JS '18, awarded Marshall Scholarship to study at University of Cambridge

December 3, 2018

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation and U.Va.’s School of Medicine work together to attract internationally renowned neuroscientist who has devoted his career to studying autism

November 26, 2018

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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.