<p>Hey, I was wondering how common non-need based scholarships are, and some of the different qualifications for them. Have you heard of students getting a full-ride? Does it effect your chances if you are from out of state???</p>
<p>The Office of Admissions does not offer academic scholarships. They do offer race-based scholarships and a handful of "hardship" scholarships, but they have obvious restrictions. This is an obvious area of weakness for us.</p>
<p>The alumni association gives about 30 Jefferson Scholarships each year, which cover the full cost of a four year education at UVA, among other things. The nomination/interview process has already happened, but Peabody Hall might still be giving at-large nominations. If you have HYP credentials, you might be competitive. Otherwise, don't hold your breath.</p>
<p>HYP?
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<p>Harvard, Yale and Princeton.</p>
<p>Yeahhh I made second round for Jeff Scholars in the Maryland region this year but didn't get to the Selection Weekend thingy at UVA (3rd round). It's really competitive - really really competitive.</p>
<p>And it's not numbers. The numbers just get you to be nominated. It's all about like personality, attitude, goals, motivation... that good sorta stuff.</p>
<p>would a 780 math, 780 CR, 3.95 GPA "get me in the door"?</p>
<p>It would certainly get you a look, but at-large nominations for the Jefferson Scholars competition are hard to come by. As I said, think HYP credentials.</p>
<p>Otherwise, you will not receive merit aid from the admissions office.</p>
<p>Where do you live?</p>
<p>NY (10 char)</p>
<p>Yeah you had to have checked with your counselor about JeffScholars way back in Octoberish to see if you could get a school nomination or an at large (depends on what your school was allowed to do)</p>
<p>Besides the Jefferson Scholarship, the Alumni Association also offers a host of other scholarships based on a number of criteria.</p>