Award Information
Purpose
This award recognizes students from across the University whose outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship have been directed toward student programs and services. All Penn State Altoona students of sophomore standing and above are eligible. Scholarship is a primary criterion for selection, in tandem with a record of outstanding service to the campus. To nominate someone for this award, the nominator and nominee must complete the form on this page.
Funding of the Award
Funds have been contributed by Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker.
Eligibility
Consideration of this award shall be given to all students enrolled at the Commonwealth Locations who are completing two full years of undergraduate study in either an associated degree or baccalaureate degree program and who during this period of enrollment has consistently demonstrated those qualities which the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award honors.
Nature of the Award
The recipient of this award at each campus shall have their name suitably engraved on a plaque, which shall be permanently displayed at the campus. In addition, each recipient will receive a certificate and an appropriate plaque or medallion.
