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OVERVIEW
In celebration of the University’s 200th anniversary of its founding, we made a commitment to realize student potential by creating the Bicentennial Scholars Fund for scholarship support. The success of this program continues to increase opportunities for deserving students.
In January 2023, President Jim Ryan announced $35 million in additional matching funds for gifts to Bicentennial Scholarships to foster excellence and diversity within the undergraduate student body and encourage student success.
Gifts to support outstanding students from all backgrounds received significant matching funds from UVA for investments in the Bicentennial Scholars Fund. All matching funds for creating Bicentennial Scholarships have been utilized.
The Bicentennial Scholars Fund—through a combination of private philanthropy and matching dollars—is on track to surpass our $750 million goal for the initiative, creating over 750 endowed scholarship funds.
We are grateful for the generous support, which will continue to benefit future generations of UVA students.
Facts
RAISED THROUGH GIFTS
UVA GRADUATES HAVE $0 STUDENT DEBT
(Arch ’21)
Genesis Rodgers took full advantage of her magnet school arts program, spending half her day taking math, science, and history classes. The rest of the time, she learned in the woodshop or in design lab. That emphasis on creativity helped her decide to major in architecture. The recipient of the Henry J. Javor Bicentennial Scholarship, Rodgers concentrated in design thinking. Now she’s creating engaging and equitable student spaces in colleges around the country.
(Col ’23)
Eric Jang is the 2020-21 recipient of the Captain Humayun Khan Memorial Bicentennial Scholarship. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the second-year student understands the magnitude of receiving such an honor. Like Khan, the psychology major is a proud member of the University’s ROTC program who plans to serve the country after graduating.
(Engr ’22 ’29)
Nazirah Farach Rojo is working toward a career in biomedical engineering. Less than a decade ago, she was living in a small town in Mexico. She spoke no English. After arriving in the United States, she became proficient in English and, through diligent study, excelled in school. One of 16 students selected for the Clark Scholars Program at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, she is now enrolled in UVA’s doctoral program in mechanical engineering.
WITH YOUR HELP WE’VE RAISED
Supporting Students
Support through Blue Ridge Scholarships will benefit future generations of UVA students.
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.
Your gift today will help continue to fund University Achievement Awards for outstanding Virginia students.