Admissions, Costs, and Financial Aid Wilson Scholarship Wilson Scholarships are the most prestigious awards given by Jamestown College to incoming freshmen. The award was established in memory of the late Dr. and Mrs. John L. Wilson. Up to six Wilson scholars are chosen each year to recognize academic and leadership achievements. The scholars receive full tuition awards which are renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average and resides on campus. (If a Wilson scholar chooses to reside off campus, the scholarship is reduced by fifty percent.) Wilson Scholarships do not cover summer sessions, room and board, books, fees or other miscellaneous charges.
Fine Arts Scholarship Fine Arts scholarships are awarded to incoming students and renewed at the discretion of the art, music, and theatre departments. Auditions may be required.
Melvin R . Arnold Chemistr y Scholarship The Melvin R. Arnold Chemistry Scholarship was established in memory of Melvin R. Arnold to assist students majoring in chemistry. It is currently awarded in the amount of $10,000 over four years. This scholarship is in addition to any other academic scholarships with the total scholarship awarded not to exceed full tuition. Up to five scholarships are awarded to freshmen each year.
Sibling Scholarship The Sibling Scholarship is awarded when two or more siblings are enrolled full-time at Jamestown College. Each sibling will receive $1000 if living on campus or $500 if living off campus.
Journey to Success Scholarship The Jamestown College Journey prepares students for the future by looking inward, looking outward, looking beyond, and looking forward. The scholarship is renewable and ranges from $500 to $3500 determined by the quality of the application in combination with the total of other institutional awards. The award will be reduced by 50% should a student choose to live off campus.
Athletic Scholarship Athletic scholarships are available for men and women participating in intercollegiate sports. The scholarships are awarded and renewed at each coach’s discretion. Children of Presbyterian Pastors Scholarship Jamestown College awards $500 per year to the children of Presbyterian pastors.
Alumni Referral Scholarship The Alumni Referral Scholarship is given to a student who is initially referred to Jamestown College by a Jamestown College alumnus. This $500 scholarship is awarded in the student’s first year only. Pastor Referral Scholarship The Pastor Referral scholarship is awarded to a student who is initially referred to Jamestown College by a pastor. This $500 scholarship is awarded in the student’s first year only.
Federal Grants Pell Grant The Pell Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to meet educational costs on the basis of need as determined by the 18