Application for the 2025/2026 Walentas Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident high school senior students who are first generation college students in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Jefferson Scholars Foundation to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at the University of Virginia. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 Walentas Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Jefferson Scholars Foundation
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: Not given
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 Walentas Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Walentas Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students.
- The scholarship is for high school senior students who are first generation college students in the United States.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend the University of Virginia to be eligible for the scholarship program as a full-time undergraduate student.
- Applicants must prove their academic achievement, leadership skills, and community service.
- Candidates can only apply for the scholarship through recommendation or nomination.
2025/2026 Walentas Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2025/2026 Walentas Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship link before applying.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcript, essay, grades, proof of enrollment, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
Visit the Official Scholarship Website
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