Peyton Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,500 - $5,000 per academic year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Scholarship Committee reviews applications and makes awards each year”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Currently matriculated in 3rd–5th year of Physician Assistant program at King's College
Other requirements
- Selection Criteria: Financial need and academic standing factor into award decisions
Overview
Scholarships available for students who have matriculated into the 3rd–5th year of the Physician Assistant program at King's College. The scholarship was established in Fall 2013 as a tribute to Peyton Walker, who passed away from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at age 19 while in her second year of the PA program.
Award Details
- Amount: $1,500 – $5,000 per academic year
- Recurrence: Annual
- Geographic Scope: King's College, Pennsylvania
Eligibility
- Currently matriculated in 3rd–5th year of Physician Assistant program at King's College
- Selection Criteria: Financial need and academic standing factor into award decisions
Application Timeline
- Applications posted each spring through King's College Physician Assistant department
- Scholarship Committee reviews applications and makes awards each year
Background
Established as a testament to the love and support the Walker family received from King's College community after losing Peyton to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Fall 2013.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Watch for scholarship applications posted each spring through the King's College Physician Assistant department
- Submit application materials (specific requirements not detailed in available information)
- Scholarship Committee reviews all applications
- Awards made annually
Required Consideration Factors:
- Financial need
- Academic standing
- Information provided in application
Note: Contact King's College Physician Assistant department directly for current application deadlines and specific required materials.
What Peyton Walker Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $11K
- Median grant
- $11K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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King's College · Wilkesbarre, PA
Educational
$11K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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