2020-2021 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 2020-2021 I think by far the most ‘‘ important bill in our whole code is that for the diffusion of knowlege among the people. No other sure foundation can be devised for the preservation of freedom, and happiness. ” ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS 2 RIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 34 AFFINITY ORGANIZATIONS AWARDS 42 SCHOOL & DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS 48 CONTENTS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 52 UVA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS The University of Virginia Alumni Association administers more than 250 different scholarships ranging from modest stipends to full tuition, room and board. Many of these scholarships are available through an application process independent of the University’s financial aid process. In 2019-20, these scholarships provided more than $2.1 million in aid to more than 450 students across Grounds. The following pages outline the details of the scholarships administered by the Alumni Association through the UVA Fund. Complete details, applications and deadlines are available at the website listed below each description. Additional resources are included in this guide to assist you in finding non-Alumni Association scholarships. These scholarships are not administered by the UVA Alumni Association and all inquiries should be directed toward the entity awarding the scholarship. Please note that this guide is not a comprehensive listing of every available scholarship opportunity at the Alumni Association or at the University of Virginia as scholarship availability is frequently changing. 2 3 For more information regarding UVA Alumni Association awards: Molly Bass Director of Scholarships, Endowments and Awards P.O. Box 400314 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4314 Phone: 434-243-9000 Fax: 434-243-9080 Website: uvascholarships.com Email:
[email protected] 3 4 5 HOW TO CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP ALUMNI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AT ALUMNI HALL AWARDS At the Alumni Association, donors have the ability to tailor their scholarships to support the University and its students.