Background

The Gil and Avis Ford Scholarship in Meteorology is named for an award winning NWS Cooperative Observer who, along with his wife's assistance, recorded weather observations at their West Burke home for over 68 years, without missing a day. They are well known in the area as unassuming folks of high integrity with a pleasant, helpful, and friendly disposition. The LSC Meteorology Department, students and faculty, especially Dr. Bruce Berryman, enjoyed a mutually respectful and beneficial relationship with Gil for over 20 years. In 2000 the department established the Gil Ford Award as the highest honor given to a graduating senior in meteorology. In 2002 Gil and Avis established a scholarship to help students achieve their meteorological dreams and realize their personal potential through study at LSC. Gil passed away in 2002.

Criteria and Award

This scholoarship is awarded annually to a continuing LSC meteorology major. The criteria are:

1. Academic potential - as shown by academic achievement during full-time study toward the BS Meteorology degree at LSC.
2. Anticipated continued study toward the BS Meteorology degree at LSC - as shown by pre-registration for the upcoming fall semester.
3. Community involvement (on- and/or off-campus) - as shown by a two page type-written essay summarizing activities and accomplishments.

This award is in the amount of $500 and is recognized at the fall all-campus student awards ceremony.

Application and Selection

Applicants should submit their essay to:

Gil and Avis Ford Scholarship in Meteorology
c/o Chairperson, Department of Meteorology
Lyndon State College
P.O. Box 919
Lyndonville, VT 05851

The search committee will obtain the transcript and proof of pre-registration. Deadline for receipt of the essay by the chairperson is the May 4, 2007. The selection committee is composed of full-time faculty of the Department of Meteorology at LSC. The recipient will be announced during the summer via surface mail.

Obligations of Recipients

The recipient must attend LSC as a full-time student in the BS Meteorology degree program in the fall of the year the application is made, be present at the fall awards ceremony to achieve recognition, and send written acknowledgement/appreciation of the scholarship to the Chairperson of the LSC Meteorology Department for forwarding to the Ford family by October 1.