Virginia Beach, VA

2026
Scholars

Evan Nied

Harry W. Gilbert Jefferson Scholar
2026
Scholars

Zoey Brooks

Walentas Scholar
2026
Scholars

Sydney Alphin

Walentas Scholar
2025
Scholars

Rachel Bohannon

Harry W. Gilbert Jefferson Scholar
2023
Fellows

Courtney Morgan

Melville Foundation Fellow
2024
Scholars

Sean Miller

Frank Batten Jefferson Scholar
2014
Alumni

Alex Hutcheson

Martin A. Purcell Family Jefferson Scholar
2019
Alumni

Garrison McCray

Harry W. Gilbert Jefferson Scholar
2017
Alumni

Sumedha Deshmukh

Robin Ashley and Tracy Pendleton Morgan Jefferson Scholar
2016
Alumni

Allison Xu

Harry W. Gilbert Jefferson Scholar
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.