Full tuition Wilson Scholarships awarded

Jamestown College has awarded the prestigious, full tuition Wilson Scholarship to three high school seniors.

Jace Erickson, Jamestown; Nicholas Lee, Valley City, N.D.; and Mikala Osborne, Columbus, Mont., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview, essay and examination process in February.

The Wilson Scholarship provides full tuition renewable for four years and was established in memory of the late Dr. John L. Wilson and his wife, Palma. Dr. Wilson served on the College’s Board of Trustees from 1957 until his death in 1983. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate commendable academic and leadership skills.

Erickson, the son of Judy Hager and Lee Erickson, plans to major in music education. During his Jamestown High School years, he has been active in National Honor Society, soccer, Concert Choir, Show Choir, Vocal Jazz, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Northern Ambassadors of Music, Northwest Festival of Music, theatre, speech, youth group and Christian Mimes.

Lee, the son of Richard and Terry Lee, plans to major in biology/pre-medicine and participate in track and field and cross country. At Valley City High School, he has been active in cross country, track, Student Council, Student Congress, speech, school newspaper, National Honor Society, 4-H and Choir. He has served as student coordinator for Pack the HAC.

Osborne, the daughter of Ron and Traci Osborne, plans to major in biochemistry. At Columbus High School, she has been active in Key Club, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Rachel’s Challenge, Relay for Life, Business Professionals of America, volleyball, basketball, Foreign Language Club, HOBY Ambassadors and various volunteering efforts.