News & Notes

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Two Scholars from the Class of 2027 receive Goldwater Scholarships

Anisha Jarang and Nicholas Cormas, both third-year Scholars, will receive funding to pursue STEM research.

April 14, 2026

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In the News

Scholar alumnus shares the power of classroom teaching

October 25, 2019

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation announces $100 million gift from David and Jane Walentas

October 12, 2019

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Bestselling author, combat veteran, and social entrepreneur, Wes Moore, invited to speak to U.Va. community

September 9, 2019

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Jefferson Fellow selected by faculty to receive highest honor presented to a student at the Darden School

August 28, 2019

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William Hitchcock presents “Leadership Lessons from the Age of Eisenhower" as part of the Warren F. Chauncey Lecture Series

August 26, 2019

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Scholar alumna delivers diabetes advice and support directly to patients' fingertips

August 13, 2019

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A new approach to understanding autism

August 13, 2019

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Exploring the science and lived experience of autism

July 1, 2019

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Exploring the social histories of the pavilion gardens in U.Va.'s Academical Village

May 29, 2019

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Foundation announces next class of Jefferson and National Fellows

May 22, 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

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Faculty Support

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