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

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

March 10, 2020

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

March 9, 2020

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

February 26, 2020

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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

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

January 10, 2020

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

December 11, 2019

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Kristen Barrett, JS '20, awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarship

December 10, 2019

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Eileen Ying, JS '20, named a Rhodes Scholar

November 25, 2019

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

November 7, 2019

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

November 7, 2019

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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.