University of Jamestown

Established in 1883 as Jamestown College, University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in education, leadership, and clinical counseling. University of Jamestown also operates a doctor of physical therapy program, which is based in Fargo, N.D.

University of Jamestown offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship.

At the University of Jamestown, Your Success is Our Tradition.

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Frappier awarded the ND CPA Society Foundation Scholarship Award

This award is given to a deserving senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - May 6

Glander Awarded ND CPA Society Foundation Award

This award is bestowed through the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is awarded to one deserving junior or senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - May 6

The Special Olympics Scholarship

This is an annual scholarship funded by supporters of the Area Nine Special Olympics. The scholarship recipient will be involved in Special Olympics for two or more years, possesses a 2.3 GPA or higher, be a certified chaperone or coach for Special Olympics, demonstrate leadership skills, and be an ambassador for community involvement in Special Olympics.

Scholarship - 2018 Jul 23

Jankoviak awarded the ND CPA Society Foundation Scholarship Award

This award is given to a deserving senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - 2018 Jul 23

Hockert Awarded ND CPA Society Foundation Award

This award is bestowed through the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is awarded to one deserving junior or senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - 2018 Jul 23

Musland Awarded ND CPA Society Foundation Award

This award is bestowed through the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is awarded to one deserving junior or senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - 2017 Apr 26

The Special Olympics Scholarship

Scholarship - 2016 May 9

Bumgardner awarded the ND CPA Society Foundation Scholarship Award

This award is given to a deserving senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - 2017 Apr 26

ND CPA Society Foundation Eldon Reinke Scholarship Award

This award is presented to an accounting major who is a second semester junior or higher.

Scholarship - 2016 May 5

ND CPA Society Foundation Harris & Arlyce Widmer; Widmer Roel PC Scholarship Award

This award is given to a deserving senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - 2016 May 5

ND CPA Society Foundation R.D. Koppenhaver Exam Scholarship Award

This award is bestowed through the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is awarded to one deserving junior or senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - 2016 May 5

Andrea Knudsvig Receives AAUW Scholarship to Attend NCCWSL Conference

Andrea Knudsvig was awarded a scholarship from the Jamestown American Association of University Women to attend a National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in Baltimore Maryland.

Scholarship - 2015 Jun 23

UJ Students Receive Special Olympics Scholarship at April 16th Honors Convocation

The Special Olympics Scholarship is an annual scholarship funded by supporters of the Area Nine Special Olympics. The scholarship recipient will be involved in Special Olympics for two or more years, possess a 2.3 GPA or higher, be a certified chaperone or coach for Special Olympics, demonstrate leadership skills, and be an ambassador for community involvement in Special Olympics.

Scholarship - 2015 Apr 21

Ewald named Cosmopolitan Club Scholarship Winner

The Cosmopolitan Club of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, has funded a full two-year scholarship to the University of Jamestown for an outstanding young German woman from the greater Frankfurt area every year since 1966. The scholarship exists thanks to the support of the late Hazel Stroth, class of 1945, of Frankfurt, Germany.

Scholarship - 2015 Apr 16

Julia Peterson Awarded the Gayle Harben Schuler Scholarship

The Gayle Harben Schuler Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a student in the Teacher Education program. This award honors Gayle Harben Schuler who taught elementary school and who is the wife of Board of Trustees member, George Schuler.

Scholarship - 2015 Apr 16

Two Wilson Scholars Named at Spring Honors Convocation

The Wilson Scholarships are given to up to five qualifying students who participate and are selected in the Wilson competition each year. Recipients are chosen based on their academic and leadership achievements to be Wilson Scholars and receive full tuition scholarships. The Wilson Scholarships were established in memory of Dr. and Mrs. John L. Wilson.

Scholarship - 2015 Apr 16