Scholars

Jefferson Scholar selected to serve as student representative of UVA's Board of Visitors

Jackson Sleadd, JS '27, wants to make all students feel heard and connect with students of UVA's College at Wise.

June 3, 2026

Jefferson Scholar to bike across America to share stories of agriculture

Augusta Halle, JS '28, will stop at dozens of farms to hear from food producers.

April 28, 2026

Two Scholars from the Class of 2027 receive Goldwater Scholarships

Anisha Jarang and Nicholas Cormas, both third-year Scholars, will receive funding to pursue STEM research.

April 14, 2026

Jefferson Scholar launches new treasury platform for dues-based student organizations

Santiago Schmitt, JS '27, was inspired to launch the new platform after serving as treasurer of St. Elmo Hall.

March 22, 2026

Three Jefferson Scholars help lead student-run bookshop revival on the Corner

Molly Canipe, JS '26, Max Fleisher, JS '27, and Margot Ross, JS '28, are three of the UVA students behind Gingko Bookshop

February 26, 2026

Jefferson Scholar tells data-driven stories about environmental change

Elisabeth Doty, JS '26, plans to work as a high school biology teacher in Mississippi after graduation

February 24, 2026

Two Scholars featured as student leaders at UVA

Allison McVey (JS '26) serves as the University Judiciary Committee chair and Naima Sawaya (JS '26) is the editor in chief of The Cavalier Daily

September 19, 2025

Two Scholars were selected for research internships this summer as part of the German Academic Exchange Service

Mary Cotter (JS '26) and Anisha Jarang (WS '27)

September 5, 2025

Jefferson Scholar leads initiative to grow food as a tool for cancer prevention

Diya Gupta, JS '26, is interning at UVA’s Office for Sustainability

August 7, 2025

Foundation announces results of its 2025 selection efforts

Eighty-eight exceptional leaders, scholars, and citizens will join the Foundation community next year as the newest cohort of Scholars, Fellows, Distinguished Professors and Faculty Fellows

July 8, 2025

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.

Fellowships

The Foundation supports world-class graduate students through Jefferson Fellowships and National Fellowships.

Faculty Support

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