The University serves Virginia, the nation, and the world by preparing responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care.
All gifts of any kind help secure the University’s place as a premier institution of learning and make it possible for our students, faculty, and researchers to shape a brighter.
You can give to all 12 schools across Grounds. The possibilities are endless for supporting our students, faculty, and programs. Together, we will find the way forward.
You can join the growing number of alumni and friends who invest now in the University’s future by including UVA as a beneficiary of their wills, charitable trusts, and retirement plans. Gifts like these can offer you and your family significant tax benefits as well as greater financial flexibility in meeting your personal and philanthropic goals.
Through Honor the Future, the Campaign for the University of Virginia, we are building on our strong foundations to support the president’s vision: to become the best public university by 2030 and one of the very best in the world.
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. With your support, our promising students gain a greater understanding of the world.
OVERVIEW
Open doors to higher education for deserving students, many of whom hope to become first-generation college graduates. Gifts for scholarships and student experience provide financial security, educational enrichment, and a solid foundation from which students can achieve their highest goals.
Strategic matching funds have been used to support two of the University’s highest priorities—recruiting top prospective students and increasing access and affordability for undergraduate students. UVA’s strategic investment has provided additional funds to match gifts supporting three scholarship programs: Bicentennial Scholarships, Blue Ridge Scholars, and University Achievement Awards. Qualified gifts to the Cavalier Fund are eligible for matching funds.
PRIORITIES
Facts
UVA SIF FUNDS INVESTED TO MATCH BSF GIFTS
FIRST-GEN COLLEGE STUDENTS FALL 2024
OF STUDENTS AWARDED SOME LEVEL OF NEED-BASED AID
Initiatives
Outstanding students from all backgrounds have benefited from investments in the Bicentennial Scholars Fund. UVA doubled down on generous gifts for scholarships with significant matches.
Bringing the best students to Grounds. The Blue Ridge Scholars continue to succeed thanks to scholarships that make hopes of a world-class education a reality.
The Cavalier Fund is a resource available to students who need help meeting costs to take part in all the University has to offer. It is supported by generous benefactors to ensure the UVA student experience is truly accessible.
The Rainy Day Fund helps students weather unexpected financial hardship. Gifts from parents and others provide one-time support to undergraduates who face sudden financial circumstances and keeps them on track with their educational pursuits.
Dedicated to enhancing the student experience, the Parents Program offers two partial scholarships for rising third-years. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, and financial need.
University Achievement Awards support two of our highest priorities–recruiting top prospective students and increasing access and affordability for undergraduate students.
Cam Morales is looking forward to shaping the public good in the world of Washington, D.C., policymaking.
As the fall semester began, first-year scholarship recipients shared their hopes and aspirations for their time at the University....
Blue Ridge Scholarships bring high-achieving students like Darnisha Augustin to Grounds.
Student well-being is our highest priority. Our goal is to provide student the best chance for good health and success. The Student Health & Wellness Center is a core component of the University’s efforts to offer the best possible student experience.
