News & Notes

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Jefferson Fellow develops wearable navigation system to help divers with underwater search and rescue

Giovanna Camacho, JF '27, aims to address the challenges of underwater search-and-rescue missions with new technology

November 14, 2024

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In the News

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Second-year Scholar helps launch new podcast to keep community members informed in her hometown

July 10, 2020

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Foundation awards Jefferson and National Fellowships to a record 31 graduate students

June 10, 2020

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Professor funded by the Foundation shares his recent findings in autism research

June 9, 2020

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Three Fellows among recipients of this year’s Graduate Teaching Awards

June 1, 2020

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Matt Sonnenblick, JS ’20, reflects on his time as a Jefferson Scholar at U.Va.

May 21, 2020

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2024

May 15, 2020

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Risk & Resilience: Autism Families & Brain Science in the Time of COVID-19

May 13, 2020

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One year after graduation, Scholar alumnus receives Pulitzer Prize

May 6, 2020

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Scholar alumna’s mobile startup keeps international students connected

May 6, 2020

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

March 31, 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.