University of Virginia is currently accepting applications for its Jefferson Scholars Foundation Scholarship 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Foundation Scholarship
The Jefferson Scholarship is a prestigious undergraduate award at the University of Virginia designed to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship and engaged citizenship.The programme is not based primarily on financial need. Instead, the Foundation looks for students who have demonstrated academic excellence while also using their talents to make a meaningful contribution to their schools, communities or wider society.
Benefits of University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Foundation Scholarship
- Full tuition and university fees for up to eight semesters
- On-campus accommodation support
- Meals and living expenses
- Books and academic supplies
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
- International travel and global educational experiences
- Undergraduate research support
- Leadership development program
- Internships and professional development activities
- Career and alumni networking opportunities
University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Foundation Scholarship Requirements
- Completing final year of secondary school
- Outstanding academic performance
- Meaningful leadership experience and community involvement
- Must be nominated by an eligible secondary school (cannot self-nominate)
- Must apply and gain admission to the University of Virginia separately
- No minimum GPA requirement, but strong academics expected
- SAT/ACT scores not considered for scholarship (check UVA admission requirements)
- No IELTS requirement for scholarship, but international students must meet UVA’s English language requirements
Application Date and Process
- Students cannot apply directly; must be nominated by their secondary school.
- Contact your school counsellor, principal, or guidance office to confirm participation.
- Ask to be considered for the school’s Jefferson Scholarship nomination (schools may have internal deadlines).
- Prepare your profile: academics, leadership, extracurriculars, community service, awards.
- If nominated, complete the required scholarship materials provided by the Foundation.
- Separately apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Virginia (nomination ≠ admission).
- Submit all scholarship materials by the official deadline: December 1, 2026.
- If selected, participate in regional and final interviews.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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