University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship

About:

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation offers Jefferson Scholarships for undergraduate study at the University of Virginia. The goal of the Foundation is to attract the most outstanding students in the nation and the world to the University, students who are extraordinary leaders, scholars, and citizens. Individual merit in these three areas is the sole criterion for selection. Financial need, which the University meets through other resources, is not a consideration in making nominations, recommendations, or selections.

The Foundation is financially prepared to renew the scholarship grant for eight semesters of study, but all grants are made in advance for one semester only and are renewed each semester at the sole discretion of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Board of Directors. A grant will be canceled by conduct that, in the sole judgment of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Board of Directors, is contrary to the high standards of the  Jefferson Scholars Foundation.

The stipend totals over $200,000.00 for residents outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. This sum represents the actual reported cost, including tuition, room, board, books, and miscellaneous expenses, for students enrolled full time in the University over four years. These  amounts may be increased or decreased at the at the sole discretion of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation  Board of Directors to adjust for increases and decreases in costs as outlined by the University of Virginia  Board of Visitors.

Criteria for Selection:

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to attract to the Grounds of the University the most promising student leaders in the world, individuals who demonstrate superior potential for providing exceptional contributions to the University as students and to the world at large as alumni of the University. In granting  the awards the Foundation will have regard for the ideals of excellence exhibited by Thomas Jefferson:

• Leadership ability
• Scholarship ability
• Responsible citizenship

If selected as a recipient of the Jefferson Scholarship, the deadline for accepting the offer will be April 18, 2014. Once enrolled in the University of Virginia, a Jefferson Scholar should be a superior citizen of the student body, both in conduct and achievement. A Scholar should contribute to the University community  in a positive and constructive fashion and should show promise for so doing as a member of the alumni community.
 

How To Apply:

To apply to become Biotechnology High School’s Nominee for the Jefferson Scholarship, you must submit an essay of 600 words or less in response to the following topic.

Essays are due to in Mr. Brown’s mailbox by 2:30 pm on Monday, November 18. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Jefferson Scholarship Essay Prompt:

Tell us how you exemplify the ideals of excellence exhibited by Thomas Jefferson: leadership ability, scholarship ability and responsible citizenship.