<p>I think I know the answer to my question, but it was recommended that I post here to confirm. My daughter’s school is eligible to nominate for the Jefferson and has done so applying some as yet unknown criteria. Are there any other avenues for a student from such a school to be considered? It appears to me that there is not. It also appears, that lacking minority, first generation, or financial need factors, there are no other merit-based scholarship at UVA.</p>
<p>Thanks for your unput.</p>
<p>We are permitted to nominate “at large” candidates to the Jefferson Scholars Foundation.</p>
<p>The bulk of financial aid at UVA goes to students from low income families, but there are some scholarships that aren’t need-based. Those are, like the Jefferson, administered by the alumni association. A quick visit to their website will get you a list.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. We’ll keep looking for things that fit her profile. I’m glad to hear there are at least some at large nominations for Jefferson.</p>
<p>Your participation on this forum is helpful. Thanks you for taking the time to do it.</p>
<p>I just dug up the link for those [Alumni</a> Association Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.alumni.virginia.edu/student/scholarship/]Alumni”>http://www.alumni.virginia.edu/student/scholarship/).</p>
<p>If you are looking for more scholarship information consider <a href=“http://www.fastweb.com%5B/url%5D”>www.fastweb.com</a></p>
<p>Many students know about “fastweb” scholarships so if your school has a career center they will probably know about lesser known scholarships.</p>