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Jefferson Scholars Foundation
Jefferson Scholars Program
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An undergraduate scholarship program providing financial support, enrichment opportunities, and access to the Jefferson Scholars Foundation network.
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Do I qualify
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- degree undergraduate
- nomination through participating secondary school
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- exceptional record and potential for impact inside and outside the classroom
Not open to: No direct self-application. Candidate must be in the current graduating/senior class, be nominated by an eligible participating school, complete counselor and nominee materials, and ultimately gain admission to UVA.
- Who is eligible
- No citizenship requirement; admission to the University of Virginia is required
- Eligible residence
- Worldwide eligibility is possible, subject to nomination by an eligible participating secondary school and admission to the University of Virginia.
- Level of study
- Undergraduate
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Entire cost of attendance at the University of Virginia for four years plus supplemental enrichment experiences.
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- University of Virginia
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Four-year undergraduate study at the University of Virginia
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How to apply
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- Obtain a nomination through a participating secondary school. Required
- Participate in the regional review or evaluation process after nomination. Required
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Deadline notes
- No one may apply directly. An eligible school must nominate the student; the instructions page is the application route.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The selection process has three main components: Nomination, Regional Review, and Final Selection.
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