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Mission of the Program

Since 1960, the Echols Scholars Program has challenged and connected UVA’s most intellectually curious and ambitious students. We are a diverse community of dedicated scholars that supports you from your first to final semester, offering academic freedom, exceptional advising, unique educational experiences, close-knit community, and connection to a network of distinguished alumni. Your experience as an Echols Scholar will serve as the cornerstone for an exceptional lifetime of learning, citizenship and success in a rapidly changing world.