Scholars

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

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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

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Second-year Jefferson Scholar champions women in STEM

Sophia Crowder, JS '27, is helping to bridge the gender representation gap in the space industry

March 7, 2025

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Third-year Jefferson Scholar competes in season 27 of NBC's "The Voice"

Simone Marijic appeared on the "The Voice," a reality singing competition, on Monday, March 3rd

March 4, 2025

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Jefferson Scholar awarded Marshall Scholarship to study at University of Oxford

Catherine Cossaboom, JS '25, receives prestigious scholarship to pursue graduate degree in mathematics

December 19, 2024

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Two Scholars selected to emcee UVA's Annual Lighting of the Lawn

Walentas Scholar Justin Gregory and Jefferson Scholar Diya Gupta emceed the 24th Annual Lighting of the Lawn

December 9, 2024

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Two Scholars compete in the Federal Reserve College Challenge

Walentas Scholar Micah Andrews and Jefferson Scholar Maggie Doyle among six students who joined UVA professor in competition

December 16, 2024

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Foundation has announced the names of 46 high school seniors selected to join the Jefferson and Walentas Scholars’ Class of 2028

The Foundation administered two distinct and highly competitive selection processes to build the Class of 2028

May 28, 2024

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Jefferson Scholar receives Truman Scholarship to pursue her graduate studies

Lisa Kopelnik, JS '25, is the 12th Jefferson Scholar to receive a Truman Scholarship

April 18, 2024

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Third Year Jefferson Scholar receives Goldwater Scholarship to study mathematics

Catherine Cossaboom, JS '25, receives prestigious award to continue her studies in mathematics

April 18, 2024

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