Posted: April 16, 2026
May '26, August '26, and December '26 graduates are eligible. Applications are due on April 30th.
Chris Little, 2025 College of Agricultural Sciences Outstanding Senior Recipient
Sponsored in partnership by the Coaly Society and the College of Ag Sciences Alumni Society, the College of Agricultural Sciences Outstanding Senior Award is awarded annually.
Eligible students must be enrolled in a major offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30. Seniors graduating in May, August, or December of 2026 may apply. Candidates will be evaluated based on academic achievement, student engagement, work and/or relevant experiences, and contributions to Penn State and the College of Ag Sciences. A selection committee of academic and industry professionals will select finalists for virtual interviews, to be held in early May.
The recipient will be honored by the Ag Alumni Society.
Complete applications must be submitted to the Office for Undergraduate Education by 4:00 p.m. on April 30th. Late submissions will not be accepted
To obtain an application, please contact contest chair Emma Uhlman (egu5014@psu.edu) or Deborah Heeman, in the Office of Undergraduate Education (dah54@psu.edu).
Questions may be directed to Coaly Society advisers:
- Dale Olver (dro105@psu.edu)
- Lori Connelly (llc143@psu.edu)
