Jefferson Fellowship (Darden MBA)
A full-ride Darden MBA fellowship for exceptional candidates from anywhere in the world: full tuition and fees, health insurance and a $20,000 living stipend plus $7,000 for a laptop, research and global learning.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition and fees, health insurance, a $20,000 living stipend and an additional $7,000 stipend for the laptop, research activity and a global learning experience.
Eligible applicants
Exceptional MBA candidates from anywhere in the world
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Overview
Jefferson Fellowship (Darden MBA) is offered by University of Virginia Darden School of Business / Jefferson Scholars Foundation for Master’s study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition and fees
Included
Health insurance
Included
Living stipend ($20,000)
Included
Laptop, research and global learning ($7,000)
Included
Full tuition and fees, health insurance, a $20,000 living stipend and an additional $7,000 stipend for the laptop, research activity and a global learning experience. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Exceptional MBA candidates from anywhere in the world.
- International eligibility
- International students should apply in Early Action to be considered for nomination.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Strong academic achievement.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to exceptional candidates worldwide who show ethical leadership, diplomatic decisiveness, a record of turning ideas into action and strong academics. International students are invited to apply in Darden's Early Action round to be considered for nomination. Finalists attend a two-day visit and interview.
Applicant profile
- Exceptional MBA candidates from anywhere in the world
Study route
- Master’s study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to exceptional candidates worldwide who show ethical leadership, diplomatic decisiveness, a record of turning ideas into action and strong academics. International students are invited to apply in Darden's Early Action round to be considered for nomination. Finalists attend a two-day visit and interview.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Darden's Full-Time MBA (Early Action for international candidates)
- 2
Be nominated or invited by the Jefferson Scholars Foundation
- 3
Attend the two-day finalist visit and panel interview
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page says the Jefferson Scholars Foundation invites candidates to apply in late summer and Darden nominates candidates from Early Action and the first round. No dates or year are given.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Virginia Darden School of Business / Jefferson Scholars Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.