Walman has established a scholarship program to encourage and assist students at schools and colleges of Optometry. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at participating schools selected by Walman. The Walman Scholarship Program encourages students that self-identify as Black or African American to apply. Up to ten awards will be granted to applicants that self-identify as Black or African American that meet eligibility requirements.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in the second or third year of a full-time four-year post-graduate program leading to a Doctor of Optometry degree at one of the participating Colleges of Optometry. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal.