The Jefferson Scholars Program and the Walentas Scholars Program—cultivate outstanding undergraduate students, providing them with financial support to pursue their passions and develop their talents for the good of the University and beyond. The award for the Jefferson Scholarship and the Walentas Scholarship is intended to cover the entire cost of attendance for four years at the University of Virginia.
Jefferson and Walentas Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have undergone a rigorous selection process and who possess an exceptional record of accomplishment both inside and outside the classroom. No one may apply for a Jefferson or Walentas Scholarship directly. Candidates must be nominated by their high schools based on their demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. Walentas Scholars must also be the first or among the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. To learn more about the program, click here. If you would like to be considered as the Blacksburg High School nominee for the Jefferson Scholars and/or the Walenas Scholars program complete this form and follow all directions. All students who submit these materials by Sept 31 will be reviewed by the BHS nomination selection committee; the committee will select ONE student for each scholarship as the nominee(s). The nominee(s) will be notified by October 8 and will have until December 1 to complete their scholarship application. BHS DEADLINE (MATERIALS TO MS. DWOYER): September 31 The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will select two student delegates to represent Virginia in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Each delegate will receive a $10,000 scholarship and an all expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the week of March 5-12, 2022.
Each public and private high school may submit up to three applications. Students interested in applying will complete an application and submit an essay response. Click here for more information on eligibility and how to apply. Completed applications must be submitted and timestamped by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 24 |
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