Jefferson Scholars Foundation Scholarship
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation provides full-ride scholarships to the University of Virginia based on leadership, scholarship, and citizenship, covering tuition, fees, room, board, and personal expenses.
Award Amount
$30,000–$75,000
per year
Deadline
Varies
application due
GPA Required
3.50
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Annual Value
$75,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$300,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$105,000
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students with outstanding academic records and a minimum 3.5 GPA |
| Demographics | All students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
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