News & Notes

Grant GianGrasso

Jefferson Scholar selected to receive a Rhodes Scholarship

Grant GianGrasso will study clinical medicine at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.

November 14, 2023

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In the News

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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Jefferson Scholars Foundation hosts online discussion on the 2020 presidential election

November 17, 2020

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Scholar alumnus is the featured guest of U.Va.'s Between the Columns Speaker Series

October 26, 2020

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Two members of the JSF community will serve on a panel addressing global health disparities

October 26, 2020

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Jefferson Scholar explores World War II archives to help shed light on soldiers’ attitudes about race and gender relations

October 20, 2020

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Scholars, authors, public historians, and community activists will come together for the 2020 Forum for Interdisciplinary Dialogue

October 13, 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.

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Faculty Support

Learn more about how the Foundation supports UVA faculty with the Distinguished Professorship Program and faculty awards.