UVA Alumni Association

UVA Alumni Association supports University of Virginia students through a portfolio of scholarship programs tied to access, undergraduate study, and international learning. Its scholarship activity reaches students at multiple points in the UVA pipeline, from Virginia high school seniors preparing to enroll to current undergraduates pursuing bachelor’s degrees full time. The organization’s programs show a clear emphasis on helping students whose educational paths are shaped by financial need, cultural heritage, and specific academic opportunities connected to the University of Virginia. A concrete example is the Ravenell “Ricky” Keller III Study Abroad Scholarship, which opens on January 7, 2026 and closes on May 1, 2026. That program supports University of Virginia college sophomores and juniors who have been approved for study abroad and demonstrate financial need, with awards of up to $5,000. The association’s scholarship work also includes the Bolívar Network’s First-Year Scholarship for Hispanic or Latino high school seniors in Virginia planning to attend UVA, and the H. Kruger Kaprielian Scholarship for graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students attending or planning to attend UVA who are of Armenian descent and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with financial need included in eligibility. Taken together, these programs position UVA Alumni Association as an organization focused on educational advancement within the University of Virginia community. It serves audiences that include Virginia residents, U.S. residents, incoming first-year students, current undergraduates, and students seeking study abroad experiences. Its scholarship offerings connect alumni-backed support to concrete student needs at UVA, including affordability, degree progress, and access to opportunities beyond the classroom.