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Jefferson Scholarship

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Nomination-based scholarship intended to cover the entire cost of attendance for four years at the University of Virginia plus supplemental enrichment experiences.

Destination
United States
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Funding package

Recorded funding details

Entire cost of attendance is intended to be covered.
Supplemental enrichment including international travel, career development, leadership programming, exploratory funds and research opportunities.
Virginians receive over $42,000 per year or upwards of $230,000 total. Non-Virginians receive over $83,000 per year or upwards of $405,000 total.
Cost-of-attendance coverage includes living components as defined by the Foundation and UVA.
Four years.

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  • Tuition
  • Living stipend
  • Accommodation
  • Health insurance

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Nominees from eligible secondary schools in the United States and international regions, subject to the Foundation nomination structure.
  • Must be in the current graduating class and satisfy the Foundation nomination rules.
  • Exceptional record and potential in leadership, scholarship and engaged citizenship.
  • Be selected by an eligible school or qualifying Foundation route and complete both nominator and nominee materials. UVA admission is a separate process.
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  • Not assessed by this check: Nominees from eligible secondary schools in the United States and international regions, subject to the Foundation nomination structure.
  • Not assessed by this check: Must be in the current graduating class and satisfy the Foundation nomination rules.
  • Not assessed by this check: Exceptional record and potential in leadership, scholarship and engaged citizenship.
  • Not assessed by this check: Be selected by an eligible school or qualifying Foundation route and complete both nominator and nominee materials. UVA admission is a separate process.

The provider makes the final eligibility and selection decision. Verify all requirements on the official source before applying.

Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. School nomination information, scholastic report, transcript, school profile, recommendation, nominee contact information, activities, awards and two essays.

Application steps

  1. Confirm school nomination eligibility

  2. School submits nomination materials

  3. Nominee completes activities, awards and essays

  4. Submit counselor and nominee materials by December 1, 2026

  5. Apply separately to UVA

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Application steps

  1. Confirm school nomination eligibility
  2. School submits nomination materials
  3. Nominee completes activities, awards and essays
  4. Submit counselor and nominee materials by December 1, 2026
  5. Apply separately to UVA

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