UVA Alumni Association Scholarships

Applications Due by Friday, March 1

The spring scholarship cycle is now open, featuring a wide variety of scholarships ranging from small stipends to full scholarships covering tuition and fees. Decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most scholarships awarded by April 30. Winners will see scholarship amounts applied to their accounts for the academic year 2024-2025. To find and apply for scholarships, we invite you to sign up for AwardSpring, which will store your application materials and make applying for multiple scholarships easy. We encourage you to apply today Apply on AwardSpring!

Sherri King Memorial Scholarship

Applications Due by Friday, March 1

Amount: $30,000 - 2nd and 3rd-year women majoring in mathematics, economics, or finance who demonstrate leadership and an inclusive style of service.

Glenn D. Kirwin Scholarship
Applications Due by Friday, March 1

Amount: In-state tuition and fees - 2nd and 3rd year students who exhibit qualities of leadership, determination, generosity, and wisdom, and who demonstrate a passion for entrepreneurship.

R. H. Melton First Amendment Scholarship

Applications Due by Friday, March 1

Amount: $4,000 - 2nd and 3rd year students engaged in debating, student-run journalism, or the study of politics. 

Jade Song Memorial Scholarship

Applications Due by Friday, March 1

Amount: $3,000 (2 scholarships available) - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students who have overcome adversity and demonstrate strong ties to their cultural backgrounds. 

Peter C. Gillcrist Memorial Scholarship
Applications Due by Friday, March 1

Amount: $10,000 - Rising 4th-year engineering students who exemplify qualities of servant leadership, good character, integrity, community service, and loyalty to friends.

Greer Family Scholarship
Applications Due by Sunday, March 3

Amount: $16,000/year - 1st-year students from rural or underprivileged areas of Virginia who strive to use their education to better serve their communities. Renewable for up to 3 years for a total award of $48,000.

Apply to be a mentor or intern!

Application Deadline Wednesday, March 1

Develop your leadership skills as an intern or mentor with the Women’s Center! Mentoring: Be a Big Sibling. Make a Big Difference. The Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP) and Men’s Leadership Project (MLP) are community-based mentoring programs which pair UVA undergraduate students with middle school students from the Charlottesville/ Albemarle area. Interns: Join us and hone your skills to be a more effective advocate on Grounds and in the community. Combine classroom study of gender equity and other social justice issues with practical work on a team led by a member of our staff. You'll also gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience that you can use in a wide range of careers. Apply now for the 2024-2025 academic year! For access to the online applications and more information about mentor and intern applications, please visit our website. For more information. Contact Name: Sarah Jenkins

Join the Student Advisory Council!

Applications Deadline: Friday, March 1 at noon ET. Apply Here

Our Student Advisory Council to any first-year student. We are accepting applications from second-year students enrolled in the program and any first-years who desire to be in the program. Aligned with the University’s commitment to student self-governance, the Pathway’s Student Advisory Council is an intentional effort on behalf of University leaders to include students in the implementation of the Public Service Pathways. This Council, composed of 14 undergraduate students from across Grounds, is responsible for supporting Pathway leadership in achieving their intended programmatic purpose through thoughtful ideation and implementation of programming. Appointments to the Pathway’s Student Advisory Council will be for the 2024-2025 Academic Year running June 2024 to May 2025, with a transition meeting between the old and new Council in April. You are expected to work between 3-5 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 5-10 hours total during the summer. As a Student Advisory Council member, you are a wage student employee at UVA and are compensated by the hour at $15/hour. Though guided by and supported through faculty and staff leadership, the program is by- and for- students. Check out the full job description. Students are considered fully enrolled if they have completed their first End of Semester reflection and have taken or are currently enrolled in UNST 1410 – Democracy and Public Service. If you have any questions about the Council or the application process, please email the Public Service Pathways Team. 

The Ridley Scholarship Programs’ Gregory Ledford Scholarship 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 5

This scholarship will be awarded to a rising 3^rd year who has been admitted to the McIntire School of Commerce. Please feel free to share this link or the attached graphic with anyone who may be eligible and interested in applying. Scholarship finalists must be available to attend Scholar Selections Weekend on Thursday, March 21-Saturday, March 23, 2024. Apply Here!

Diversity Programs Office Professional Development Award

Application Deadline: Friday, March 8

The Professional Development Award supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UVA by providing funds for activities related to their career development for which funds may not exist. For More Information.
Contact Name: Diversity Programs Office

Getting Word African American Oral History Project at Monticello 

From Friday, March 15-Sunday, March17

Getting Word is hosting a Black Family History Lab in collaboration with The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. You may recall “Memories Matter,” a community history day we’ve held in years past – this year, we’ve reimagined it as a three-day program. The Lab invites local residents to connect with family history experts on how to best save family treasures (i.e. photographs, letters, books, quilts, stories, and more), sit for professional family portraits, attend genealogy and oral history workshops, and find out what community groups are doing to tell local stories – all free of charge. As members of our community continue to preserve and research their family histories, our aim is to provide resources that assist that vital work.  

Summer Research Opportunities 

Various Locations

This website lists opportunities from the larger Co-op/Internship and Summer Research Opportunities in the Life Sciences website that meet any of the following criteria - 1. biomedical research, 2. located in a medical or clinical setting, 3. located in a medical school or health science center, 4. has "biomedical" as a descriptor, 5. may be of particular interest to pre-med students.

From Fear to Action: Thriving in a Changing Climate Resources Fair

Hosted by UVA’s Environmental Institute and Contemplative Sciences Center, Britt Wray, an expert on the psychological impacts of the climate crisis especially among young people, shares research and experiences from her journey from fear to hope and finally to action. Wray will offer ways to thrive, feel less alone and restore ourselves for the long haul. A student resources fair and nature walk will follow the talk. For More Information Contact Name: Mai Hukuoka

UVA School of Medicine club GAS (Guides to Application Success)

Our goal is to provide individualized medical school application mentorship between UVA SOM students and UVA undergraduates throughout the medical school application process. The mentoring relationship will likely focus on application preparation, including extracurriculars, the primary application, school lists, secondaries, letters of recommendation, CASPer/SJT, and interview preparation/mock interviews. In March, we will match each applicant with a mentor. The process of selection of undergraduates will likely be on a first-come first-served basis for those who are applying in the upcoming 2024-2025 cycle. Please share this interest form with interested and eligible undergraduates to fill out. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (JSAAHC) Marketing Internship

Apply Here

Hours must fall within Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. Saturday hours from 10am - 1pm are also available.

JSAAHC offers internships to promising high school rising juniors, seniors, undergraduates, graduate students or career changers who are considering employment in the arts, history, education, nonprofit management and promotions and marketing. Applications for a marketing intern are now being accepted. Positions are unpaid. A letter of recommendation based on performance will be issued at completion of the summer. Qualified interns must: Have a thirst for history and a desire to impart your knowledge to others, be committed to ensuring that a more inclusive narrative of Charlottesville’s history is told, be a self-starter who enjoys problem solving Duties will include, but are not be limited to: developing tools and methods for collecting data such as surveys, opinion polls or questionnaires, collecting and analyzing data to identify consumer trends, researching consumer opinions and marketing strategies and proposing adjustments to current strategies accordingly, creating graphic representations of data and translating complex research into easily readable content for stakeholders and other departments, preparing marketing proposals and presentations based on company needs, measuring consumer satisfaction with products or services, monitoring and managing the company’s social media platforms, adjusting outreach tactics as needed

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (JSAAHC) Development and Events Intern

Part Time: 10-15 hour per week

Application Deadline: ongoing / Start Date: Immediately

Apply Here and Job Description

The Fundraising and Events Intern works closely with the Director of Development. The Development department exists to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individuals & companies interested in supporting the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to develop skills in nonprofit development work. In order to be considered, please submit the following items, a resume, cover letter explaining why you are interested in the internship with Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, what skills you would bring, and why you would be a great member of the team! Part Time: 10-15 hour per week Application Deadline: ongoing Start Date: Immediately

Employment Opportunity

The Jefferson  School African American Heritage Center – Facilities Manager

Apply Here - This position is open until filled.

The Jefferson  School African American Heritage Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply! The Facilities Manager position plays a key role in our visitor services program. The position is responsible for maintaining the African American Heritage Center physical plant in accordance with American Association of Museums (AAM) and National Registry of Historic Places (NRHP) guidelines. This is an independent role, so successful applicants will be able to take initiative and have excellent time management skills. No experience required. Satisfactory work record and driver’s license required. The position reports to the Executive Director and the Curator of Public Programs. The Facilities management position is part-time 20 hour/week. It offers one-week paid vacation after 3 months of employment. Candidate must be able to work nights and or weekends and able to lift above 50 lbs. Salary is $16.50/hour. Job Responsibilities: Operates and maintains custodial functions. Ensures that the facility is clean and maintained according to company policy and procedures. Prepares facility for in house and rental based events. Manages and reviews service contracts. Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections. Checks completed work by vendors and contractors. Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications. Communicates workplace safety precautions to employees. Facilities Manager Qualifications / Skills: Possess a courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor. Good communication skills. Can follow instruction and work independently. Ability to operate vacuum cleaners and other standard cleaning equipment. Building repair skills. Must be able to lift or maneuver up to 40 lbs.

University of Virginia Career Center & Truist Leadership Academy [May 2024] |

Deadline to register is March 18

The program is an amazing opportunity to spend a week in Charlotte (May 19^th – 23^rd) (all expenses paid) with friends as you learn more about your purpose, professional goals and earn a leadership certificate.  Open to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Years (priority given to 1^st and 2^nd Years)  APPLY HERE Handshake (483)