Jim Cantore Scholarship Fund:  $500

Background

Jim Cantore, Lyndon State College class of 1986, respected and popular on-camera meteorologist for The Weather Channel (TWC) and host of Cantore Stories, 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

Questions?

Office of Admissions
800-225-1998
admissions@lyndonstate.edu