Jamestown chamber scholarship supports Stutsman County students at University of Jamestown

Two Stutsman County seniors headed to the University of Jamestown were backed by the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents scholarship program, which again offered two $1,000 non-renewable awards to incoming UJ students.

The scholarship effort is built around a three-way partnership between the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, the University of Jamestown and Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Each year, the Chamber Ambassador Committee helps raise money for the fund, keeping the awards tied to local civic and business support instead of a one-time donation drive.

One of the scholarships is reserved for a graduating senior from Stutsman County who plans to attend UJ and pursue a degree in the medical field. The second is open to a graduating senior from Stutsman County who plans to attend the university in any major. That split gives the program a clear workforce angle: one award points directly toward healthcare, while the other helps local students enter fields that could still strengthen Jamestown’s economy and community life.

Applications for the 2026 awards were due May 1, 2026. Students with questions were directed to Alyson Leas at 701-252-3467 ext. 5451.

The Chamber says its broader mission is to promote and advocate for the civic, economic and social well-being of the Jamestown region, and the scholarship program fits that aim closely. By putting money into local students who are already planning to remain connected to Jamestown through college, the chamber and its partners are helping lower one of the most immediate barriers to staying close to home: the cost of getting started.

The University of Jamestown says 100% of its full-time undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid, a reminder that the chamber awards are part of a larger effort to make college possible. The Past Presidents scholarships have also shown continuity in recent years, with two $1,000 awards offered in both 2023 and 2025, signaling a steady commitment to Stutsman County students and the next generation of workers who may build their lives in and around Jamestown.