Gil and Avis Ford
Scholarship in Meteorology
Background
The Gil and Avis Ford Scholarship in Meteorology is
named for the dedicated NWS Cooperative Observer, Gil
Ford. Gil, with his wife Avis’ assistance, recorded
weather observations at their West Burke, Vermont home for
over 68 years without missing a day. The Lyndon State College Meteorology
Department, students and faculty enjoyed a mutually respectful
and beneficial relationship with the Fords for over 20 years
and use their data for research and classes.
In 2002, Gil and Avis established a scholarship to help students
achieve their educational dreams and realize their full personal
potential through the study of meteorology at Lyndon State College. Gil passed
away in 2002 and Avis passed away in 2003; both were 97 and
had been married for 77 years. They are well known in
the area as unassuming helpful folks of high integrity who
were community oriented and had pleasant and friendly personalities.
Criteria and Award
This scholarship is given annually to a continuing Lyndon State College Atmospheric
Sciences major. The criteria are:
- Academic potential - shown
by academic achievement during full-time study
toward the BS Atmospheric Sciences degree at Lyndon
State College,
- Continued
study toward the BS Atmospheric Sciences degree
at Lyndon State College - shown by registration
for the fall semester, and
- Community involvement (on-and/or off-campus) - shown by
a two-page typed essay summarizing activities and
accomplishments.
- This scholarship is in the amount
of $500 and the recipient is recognized at an all-campus
student award ceremony.
Application and Selection
- Applicants should submit their essay to the Atmospheric Sciences
Department Administrative Assistant by May 1.
- The selection
committee will obtain the transcript and proof
of pre-registration. The recipient will be announced early
in the summer.
Obligations of Recipient
The recipient must:
- Attend Lyndon State College as a full-time
student in the B.S. Atmospheric Sciences degree
program in the fall of the year the application
is submitted,
- Attend the Rising Student Award ceremony to receive recognition,
and
- Send written acknowledgement of appreciation
of the scholarship to the Atmospheric Sciences
Department, c/o Atmospheric Sciences Department
Administrative Assistant for forwarding to the
Ford family by October 1.
