•Must be a recipient of the Jefferson Scholarship or Walentas Scholarship at the University of Virginia

•Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at the University of Virginia

•Selection for the underlying scholarship requires nomination by an eligible high school or through the regional/at-large competition process

•Candidates are evaluated on exceptional leadership, scholarship, and citizenship

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation provides comprehensive enrichment programs designed to foster leadership, intellectual curiosity, and global engagement for Jefferson Scholars and Walentas Scholars at the University of Virginia. Through experiential learning opportunities, foreign travel, career development, and leadership workshops, scholars are empowered to make significant contributions to the University community and beyond. The enrichment calendar includes specialized programs across all four undergraduate years, such as the Institute on Leadership and Citizenship, travel grants, enterprise forums, and study at the University of Oxford.

•Full coverage of tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and supplies at the University of Virginia

•Fully funded participation in Foundation-sponsored enrichment programs, including the Institute on Leadership and Citizenship

•Funding for foreign travel and independent summer exploration projects

•Financial support for international study programs, including the Oxford Studies summer program

•Access to professional development funds, internship stipends, and enterprise initiative support