USAScholarship Overview
The Darden Jefferson Fellowship is the maximum prestigious and generous fellowship supplied by the Darden School of Business. The Darden Jefferson Fellowship is provided by way of the University of Virginia.
Applicable course, university, and country
This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Virginia in the United States of America.
- Master of Business Administration
Scholarship amount details
Max scholarship per student: USD 220,000 = 1,85,59,101
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.06
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Others | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
Number of students to be Awarded
Varies
Eligible student nationality
This scholarship is applicable for students from India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Appication Process for this scholarship
- Copy of transcripts
- CV – a one- or two-page resume
- LOR- Two recommendations
- Respond to the short answers questions
Scholarship Application
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.
Application Link:
https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/darden-jefferson-fellowships#:~:text=The%20Darden%20Jefferson%20Fellowship%20is,travel%20funds%20up%20to%20%247%2C000
Scholarship link:
https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/darden-jefferson-fellowships#:~:text=The%20Darden%20Jefferson%20Fellowship%20is,travel%20funds%20up%20to%20%247%2C000
Application Documents
| Type of documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
|---|---|
| Official Transcripts | Required |
| Letter of Recommendation | Required |
| Curriculum Vitae or Resume | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info
| Info | Date |
|---|---|
| Scholarship End Date | 3-Sep-2024 |
Additional Information
- Applicants who received their bachelor’s degree from a university where the medium of instruction was in English are not required to take an English language assessment test
- The Darden School nominates a select number of candidates who apply in the Early Action and first application rounds. International students are invited to apply in Darden’s Early Action round to be considered for a nomination to the Jefferson Fellows Competition
Scholarship Eligibility
- Applicant must have completed their bachelor’s degree at a college or university in the United States or hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree
- Applicants with only three years of bachelors degree will also be considered
- Candidates interested in being considered for this Fellowship should be exceptional candidates from anywhere in the world who demonstrate qualities such as ethical leadership, diplomatic decisiveness, a track record of putting ideas into action, and a superb record of academic achievement
- The first round of Fellowship application review may include a personal interview An evaluative interview is conducted by invitation only
Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam name | Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any) |
| TOEFL | Required |
| IELTS | Required |
| PTE | Required |
| GRE | Required |
| GMAT | Required |
| 12 | Required |
| UG | Required |
| Interview | Required |
The rating is done considering various factors
Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.
What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their bachelor’s education from a recognized institution.
What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.
What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, LOR, CV, etc.
What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time
