Who is eligible? 

All enrolled undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for Cavalier Fund grants.

Students are encouraged to check your most recent Financial Aid Award offer in SIS to determine eligibility. Students with demonstrated financial need may see awards such as Federal Pell grants, Direct Subsidized loans, or AccessUVA scholarships in their financial aid offer. If you are unsure or need assistance in determining whether or not you qualify, you may contact Student Financial Services at [email protected] or (434) 982-6000.

Currently, graduate and professional students are not eligible to receive grants through the Cavalier Fund. It is recommended that you contact your specific academic unit to inquire if similar funding assistance may be provided.

When is funding available?

Funding is available during any academic term – Fall, January, Spring – provided students are enrolled during the applicable term. 

Required Documentation

Official documentation of the potential opportunity's expenses is required for your application. This documentation must include all of the following: the name of the sponsoring organization or department; the organization's signatory contact information including name, computing ID, and email; a full description of the opportunity; and a budget projection or expense breakdown of the different costs involved in the opportunity. Below is a link to a template that can be downloaded, edited with your organization's appropriate information, and then submitted to the Cavalier Fund application portal in either PNG or JPG format.

Cavalier Fund Documentation Template (.docx)

Upcoming Cavalier Fund Information Sessions 

Liam Tyrrell, the Cavalier Fund Manager, holds open "office hours" to answer any questions students may have about the Cavalier Fund. These occur from 12PM - 1PM. Please find a schedule below:

Office Hours for the Fall 2025 semester will be posted in the late Summer.

Application Closed for Spring 2025

The application for the Cavalier Fund for Spring 2025 has officially closed. The application will reopen early Fall 2025.