Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship 2025 | United States
Begin your academic journey in the United States. Positive updates! The National Fellowship of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is now accepting applications. We will go into great detail regarding this fellowship, its application benefits, and the whole application process in this post.
International students can apply for a fully financed PhD fellowship through the Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship 2025–2026. $25,000, an office, stack access, interlibrary loan rights, internet access, the chance to present a paper in Hagley’s seminar series, and the use of Hagley’s discounted scholar’s lodgings are all included in this fellowship.
Like other National Fellows, the Business and Politics Fellow is matched with an accomplished academic in the fellow’s field who will act as a mentor and offer crucial advice all year long. Additionally, the Fellow attends meetings in the spring and fall and receives guidance on how to reach a larger audience.
Scholarship Overview
- Study Level: PhD
• School(s): Jefferson Scholars Foundation
• Study Location: USA
• Courses Offered: Business — Politics
• Program Length: Three Academic Years
• Deadline: February 1, 2025
Coverage of Scholarships
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship offers the following advantages to its recipients:
• A $25,000 annual stipend is given to the Fellow.
• Having access to an office, stacks, internet, interlibrary loans, the chance to present a paper in one of Hagley’s seminar series, and Hagley’s reduced scholar accommodations.
Qualifications for the National Fellowship of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation
In order to qualify for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship, candidates need to fulfill the following requirements:
English is a required language, and all nations worldwide are eligible.
A Ph.D. candidate who plans to finish their dissertation by the end of the Fellowship year is required to apply. A post-doctoral scholarship is not what this is. Non-citizens of the United States may apply.
- Every Fellow must attend two conferences, one in the spring and one in the fall. Presenting research and conclusions to the Jefferson Scholars Foundation and University of Virginia academic community is made possible via the conferences. Specifically, the spring conference offers a chance to get input from mentors who are also present. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation covers the cost of both conferences.
- With the exception of the Jefferson Scholars/Hagley Library Dissertation Fellowship, which necessitates residency at the Hagley Library during the academic year, all Fellows are invited but not obliged to reside at the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. For the spring and autumn conferences, Fellows who want to live in residence will receive an extra stipend of $1,500 to cover their travel and housing expenses, with the exception of the Jefferson Scholars/Hagley Library Fellow.
- Regardless of where they live, all Fellows are encouraged to engage with and support the Jefferson Scholars Foundation’s interdisciplinary community.
How Can I Apply for a National Fellowship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation?
To be eligible for this fellowship, kindly adhere to the following guidelines:
The following materials make up the application, which must adhere to the specified word or page limits:
• Information sheet for applicants
• Project description (1,200 words): Describe your book or dissertation, state your thesis, explain how it advances or updates previous research, and explain how and why you chose this specific subject.
• 750-word blog post or op-ed: a published or sample blog post (like those on Slate.com) or op-ed (like those in the New York Times) that connects a key finding from your study to a contemporary public policy issue.
• Curriculum vitae (2 pages)
• Bibliography (3 pages)
- Writing sample (maximum of 40 pages): the chosen sample should include either an accepted/published journal article OR one chapter from your dissertation with a one-page introduction placing the chapter within the larger project.
TWO recommendation letters, at least one of which needs to come from your adviser. Recommendation letters can be submitted to the Selection Board at nationalfellows@jeffersonscholars.org or through the application process.
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