<p>It is an outside scholarship that is run by alumni. The regional committee seem to have lots of freedom. Several years ago, my daughter was interviewed by 5 UVA (most former Jefferson winners) at once for over an hour. It was held in the boardroom of an intimidating downtown law office. I thought she might be doing well because some candidates were interviewed in less than 15 minutes. She said it was very difficult partly because the interviewers talked over each other and the variety of questions. She received her rejection letter about a week later. It was disappointing at the time, but it is their money to award however they want. She is very happy at another university.</p>