Why Give

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Why Give

When you give to UVA, you’re supporting a distinctive institution dedicated to
honoring the future for all of us.

 

 

Why Give

Your Support
For the Future

 

Your support for UVA’s research mission makes possible new advancements in health, technology, education, and more, allowing the University to take on challenges of global scope.

Your investment in scholarships provides outstanding and diverse students a stellar UVA education, regardless of their means.

Your support helps produce tomorrow’s citizen-leaders, generating a wealth of knowledge to serve the commonwealth, the nation, and the world.

Your gifts sustain the extraordinary experience of a historic university founded on a vision to prepare an enlightened citizenry.

President Ryan has developed a vision and a strategic plan to guide us toward the future.

Read the strategic plan
Impact Stories
Hear Their Stories
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Scholarships
Driven To Serve

Casey Balamut (Ed ’18) holds an important distinction among UVA alumni. A recent graduate of the School of Education and Human Development, she was part of the University’s first cohort of Blue Ridge Scholars. Established by John Griffin (McIntire ’85), the Blue Ridge Scholarship program benefits undergraduate students with exceptional promise and significant financial need.

Casey Balamut (Ed ’18) holds an important distinction among UVA alumni. A recent graduate of the School of Education and Human Development, she was part of the University’s first cohort of Blue Ridge Scholars. Established by John Griffin (McIntire ’85), the Blue Ridge Scholarship program benefits undergraduate students with exceptional promise and significant financial need.
An Open Book Feature
Scholarships
An Open Book
Thanks to the scholarship created by Evelyn May Bayly Tiffany, who passed away 90 years ago, Stephanie Rasinski can realize the dream of a college education.
1968 meets today at the Rotunda
Reunions
Then & Now
From memorable years in sports, to transformative social and political events: each Reunion class has a distinct character. The class of 1968 looks back on University Hall, changing attitudes across Grounds, and the turbulent geopolitical events that forever changed America.
Emily Perkins
Born to Lead
She completed her master’s degree at the Batten School with critical support from a fellowship. Now she’s ready to take on the world.

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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 future.
60%

of UVA alumni have given in their lifetime

Leaders in Philanthropy

Our Giving Societies recognize our top stakeholders — true leaders in sustaining our students, faculty, and researchers.

Reunion Giving

Whether it’s to a school you love, an initiative you can’t forget, or even to a room on the Lawn, our reunion year provides an excellent giving opportunity to support the University in a way that is personally meaningful.
Don’t be afraid to do what you think is fun, to do what you think might work, to do something that hasn’t been tried before. Happiness is risk’s reward. Boredom is fear’s.
James E. Ryan, President