Legacy Scholarship

Investing in potential: supporting today’s legacies who are tomorrow’s alumni

Scholarship Specifics

  • Opportunity for incoming first-year legacy* applicants to an undergraduate school at the University of Virginia
  • $5,000 annual renewable award
  • Selection will be based on a balance of merit and financial circumstances
  • Preference may be given to children of Contributing Members of the Alumni Association

Who Can Apply?

  • Incoming first-year legacy* students admitted to UVA
  • Any legacy applicant can apply, but only admitted students will be considered for the award

* Father, mother, step-parent, or legal guardian earned a degree from any school at the University of Virginia.

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Congratulations to the 2022 Legacy Scholars!

The five 2022 Legacy Scholarships have been awarded to members of the Class of 2026.

Owen Belfield
Sophie Chung
Sofia Kutchi
Alyson Lucas
Genevieve Forrer, the Cynthia Darr Garver Scholar