UVA international student scholarships: What's the deal?

Hey guys, I'm looking into the University of Virginia and want to know what scholarship options they have for international students. Are there specific scholarships I should aim for, and how competitive are they?

According to the University of Virginia (UVA), the university offers limited financial aid for international students. However, the majority of their scholarships are merit-based. Be aware that these are highly competitive due to the large volume of qualified applicants. A particularly prestigious one is the Jefferson Scholarship. Every year, a small number of top international applicants are nominated for this full ride scholarship by their high school or international affiliate. The application process for this scholarship is separate and in addition to the UVA application.

Additionally, the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission collaborates with UVA's various schools (such as the School of Engineering and Applied Science, College of Arts and Sciences, and others) to award a limited number of scholarships based on merit to admitted international students.

UVA does not meet full need for international students unlike for domestic students, so expect to pay some portion of the cost of attendance even if you receive a scholarship. It is important to have a financial plan in place and to explore external scholarship opportunities as well.

I would recommend keeping your grades and test scores as high as possible, as well as maintaining a level of involvement in extracurricular activities. Merit scholarships at universities like UVA are often looking for well-rounded individuals who excel both in and outside of the classroom. It's also worth it to consider applying Early Action, as UVA reads these applications first and your scholarship chances might be greater if fund allocation has not already begun.

Good luck on your application!