News & Notes

Chase Pion

Jefferson Scholar alumnus finds success at the helm of a fast-growing startup

Chase Pion, JS '16, is the co-founder of Bezel, a thriving startup that sells pre-owned watches

October 14, 2025

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In the News

Jia Tolentino, JS '09, makes it on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list

January 5, 2017

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation Announces Two New Fellowship Opportunities

December 16, 2016

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Alicia Nobles, JF '17, named Presidential Fellow in Data Science

December 5, 2016

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Three Jefferson Scholars awarded Marshall Scholarships in the same year

November 29, 2016

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JSF awards four faculty members the 2016 Award for Excellence in Teaching

November 23, 2016

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Two Jefferson Scholars from the Class of 2017 receive Rhodes Scholarships

November 21, 2016

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U.Va. features two Jefferson Fellows who share a passion for the sciences

November 4, 2016

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Bill Kehoe, recipient of the JSF Award for Excellence in Teaching, receives another prestigious award

October 27, 2016

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Sarah Koch, JS '17, named one of the top 10 Army ROTC cadets in the country

October 12, 2016

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Steven Lewis, JF '18, helps create music exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

September 23, 2016

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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.