Local Legacy Continues: UJ Alumna Janet Holaday Donates $300,000 to Support Student Scholarships

The University of Jamestown (UJ) has received a $300,000 donation from alumna Janet Holaday to support the 'Promise Scholarship'. This fund, established by her brother, Bart Holaday, in January of the same year, helps students with financial needs complete their education at UJ. The scholarship has been renamed to include Janet's name in recognition of her contribution.

Janet Holaday, who holds degrees from Colorado College and the University of North Dakota, has a strong connection to UJ. Her career as a CPA began in a father-daughter firm in North Dakota, reflecting her commitment to her profession and community.

The Janet Holaday Promise Scholarship aims to provide significant support to deserving students, enhancing their access to higher education and helping them achieve their career goals. Janet expressed her pleasure in supporting the scholarship, highlighting the value of educational opportunities in addressing economic challenges. Her brother, Bart, commended her lifelong dedication to the university, noting this donation as part of her lasting legacy.

The donation is expected to fund 75 scholarships annually for the next three years. This reflects Janet's commitment to education and her desire to give back to a community that has been important to her family. Her father, Sidney E. Holaday, was a professor at the university, deepening the family's ties to UJ.

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