Jim Cantore
Scholarship Fund
Background
Jim Cantore, Lyndon State
College class of 1986, respected and popular
on-camera meteorologist for The Weather Channel
(TWC), funded
this scholarship in 2006. Jim’s ability to combine
quality weather content with a dynamic reporting style earned
him a large and loyal national viewership.
The host of TWC’s educational “Storm Stories” and “Ask
Cantore” is also known for his informative and
exciting weathercasting from the fury of major hurricanes.
The scholarship honors an incoming Atmospheric
Sciences major in the department’s
TV concentration whose high school experiences
indicate ability, talent, and motivation.
Criteria and Award
This scholarship is given annually to an Atmospheric Sciences
major. The criteria are:
- A freshman Atmospheric Sciences major specializing
in the television weathercasting concentration;
- Strong potential and interest in TV weathercasting.
- This
award is in the amount of $500 and is renewable
for one year upon satisfactory college progress.
- The recipient is recognized at an all-campus student
award ceremony.
Application and Selection
Applicants should submit their materials by March 15
to:
Lyndon State College
Atmospheric Sciences Department
Attn: Administrative Assistant
PO Box 919
Lyndonville, VT 05851
Materials should consist of:
- An essay explaining your career and educational
aspirations and how you plan to reach those goals;
- Outline
of any volunteer or community service work;
- Any
information pertinent to the Jim Cantore Scholarship.
Obligation of Recipient
The recipient must:
- Attend Lyndon State College as a full-time
student in the B.S. Atmospheric Sciences degree
program with a broadcasting concentration;
- Attend the Rising
Student Award ceremony to receive recognition;
- Send
written acknowledgement of appreciation of the
scholarship to the Atmospheric Sciences Department,
c/o Atmospheric Sciences Department Administrative
Assistant for forwarding to Jim Cantore by October 1.
