News & Notes

Gregory Perryman

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

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In the News

Scholar alumna’s mobile startup keeps international students connected

May 6, 2020

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One year after graduation, Scholar alumnus receives Pulitzer Prize

May 6, 2020

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

March 31, 2020

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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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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.