News & Notes

Scholar alumna’s mobile startup keeps international students connected

Andie Kaplan, JS ’13, launched ConnectEd while pursuing her MBA

May 6, 2020

Maurie McInnis, JS '88, named president of Stony Brook University

March 31, 2020

Important update from the Foundation regarding COVID-19 and the Jefferson Scholars Selection Weekend

March 10, 2020

Rob Schwartz, JS ‘21, receives Harrison Undergraduate Research Award

March 9, 2020

Fellow alumnus launches new startup with the help of JSF's Exploratory Fund

Aaron Reedy, JF '17, addresses needs of K-12 science education with DataClassroom

February 26, 2020

Courtney Hill, JF '20, uses funding from the Foundation to help give individuals and families access to clean water

January 10, 2020

Jefferson Scholars Foundation and U.Va.’s Darden School of Business work together to attract a global thought leader in health care and women’s leadership

January 10, 2020

Chris Benos, JS ’18, shares his passion for music and law

December 11, 2019

Kristen Barrett, JS '20, awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarship

December 10, 2019

Eileen Ying, JS '20, named a Rhodes Scholar

November 25, 2019

The Foundation publishes 5th edition of peer-reviewed, student-run academic journal

Jefferson Journal of Science and Culture explores the theme of aesthetic and beauty across multiple disciplines

November 7, 2019

A new research initiative at the University brings together faculty and students across disciplines

The Foundation helps support "Governing America in a Global Era"

November 7, 2019

Scholar alumnus shares the power of classroom teaching

Chad Prather, JS '03, continues to reach and bring together students in Charlottesville and Nashville

October 25, 2019

Highlighted

Scholarship

The Jefferson Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship at the University of Virginia. Scholars are selected through a rigorous selection process that is based on exceptional performance in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.

David and Jane Walentas

A transformational gift for UVA — $100 million to benefit first-generation students

Fellowships

The Jefferson Fellowship is the premier graduate fellowship offered at the University of Virginia. Based solely on merit, the Fellowship seeks to attract Ph.D. and M.B.A. candidates.

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