Second-year Jefferson Scholar champions women in STEM

March 7, 2025

Sophia Crowder, the Olsson Family Jefferson Scholar, is on a mission to empower young women in STEM. From founding organizations like STEM Squad and ITGirls to earning international recognition for her work in space education, this aspiring astronaut is creating opportunities for the next generation of women in science.

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

Greg Perryman, JS '26, intends to support and strengthen student self-governance, affordability, and emerging issues in his new role.

March 31, 2025

Two Jefferson Scholars elected to top UJC leadership roles

Allison McVey (JS '26) and Ella Abney (JS '26) will bring their leadership to UVA's student-run judiciary body

March 27, 2025

Jefferson Scholar competing on "The Voice" gets a boost from Grammy-winning artist Michael Bublé

Simone Marijic will advance to the next stage of the competition on NBC's "The Voice"

March 26, 2025

Jefferson Scholar alumnus unveils supermassive black hole in neighboring galaxy

Jesse Han, JS '20, leads Harvard research team that reveals hidden black hole

March 6, 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.