Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Endowments and Awards

Altoe Family First-Time Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship, created by alumnus Carl J. Altoe (BS '99), is for full-time undergraduate students majoring or planning to major in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, who have a demonstrated financial need.

Al and Betty Blackadar Graduate Scholarship in Meteorology

Funds for this fellowship have been given by Alfred and Betty Blackadar to recognize and provide financial assistance to Meteorology and Atmospheric Science graduate students who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success.

Charles L. and Anna R. Hosler Scholarship in Meteorology

The Hosler scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the Department of Meteorology who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success, and have a demonstrated financial need. Students who qualify for Schreyer Scholars will be eligible.

Chelius Family Scholarship in Meteorology

Funds for this scholarship have been donated from the estate of Helen Chelius to recruit and/or retain the best and brightest full-time undergraduate students to the Department of Meteorology. Dr. Carl Chelius, Helen's son, began working in the department as a Senior Research Pilot and subsequently served on the faculty until his retirement in 1994.

Donald L. and Ellen Eberly Endowed Scholarship in Meteorology

Funds for this scholarship have been donated by Donald Eberly (class of 1956) and Ellen Eberly. This scholarship is awarded to a Penn State undergraduate student majoring in meteorology who has achieved a superior academic record or manifests promise of outstanding academic success, has achieved a 3.0 GPA or better in mathematics, has proven financial need, and is a U.S. citizen with a good academic record.

Dennis and Joan Thomson Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in Meteorology

Funds for this distinguished fellowship have been donated by Dennis and Joan Thomson both professors at Penn State since 1970. The Thomsons hope that the fellowship will call attention to the importance of having special resources available to attract and support graduate students who have exceptional academic records and the potential to make unique contributions to the advancement of the atmospheric sciences.

Dr. Charles L. Hosler Scholarship

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to full-time graduate or undergraduate students majoring in or planning to major in Meteorology in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences who have demonstrated financial need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses and who have achieved a minimum grad point average of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0). This scholarship was established by alumnus D. Ray Booker and his wife Linda Booker.

Gregory S. Jenkins Emergency Assistance Fund

This fund was established by Professor Gregory Jenkins to offer assistance to students who encounter extraordinary events or circumstances that could impact their ability to continue their studies at Penn State.

Hans A. Panofsky Scholarship in Meteorology

Funds for these scholarships have been donated by the friends, colleagues, and students of Hans A. Panofsky, who was professor of meteorology at Penn State from 1951 through 1982. He was an Evan Pugh Research Professor, known for his work on atmospheric turbulence and diffusion. These scholarships are awarded to Penn State undergraduate students majoring in meteorology who have demonstrated superior academic ability and have a need for financial assistance in order to obtain their University degree.

James H. and Joan E. Meyer Trustee Scholarship in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Funds for these scholarships have been donated by alumnus James Meyer (B.S. '53, M.S. '55) and his wife Joan to support undergraduate students who are pursuing studies in the area of physical meteorology. Previously employed by MIT's Lincoln Laboratory, Technical Operations, Inc., Electromagnetic Research Corporation, and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in a variety of applied and physical meteorological research capacities, Mr. Meyer currently serves as President of Meteorological Applications, a consulting firm based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

John C. Wyngaard Graduate Research Award

The purpose of this award shall be to honor and recognize outstanding research by a Penn State graduate student majoring in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, University Park. The endowment was established in the name of John C. Wyngaard, Professor Emeritus, in honor of his manifold contributions to the atmospheric sciences, and particularly his mentorship of students in atmospheric turbulence and boundary layer meteorology. John was involved in three national laboratories and served for two decades as a senior member of the faculty in Penn State's Department of Meteorology, where he opened new lines of inquiry, successfully addressed challenging problems in the field, and wisely counseled colleagues and students.The initial principal of this endowment was contributed by family, friends and colleagues, as well as John and Sandra Wyngaard

Josh Fox and Danese Joiner Excellence in Meteorology Scholarship

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences who are majoring in or planning to major in Meteorology, who have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0).

Kruhoeffer Endowed Scholarship in Meteorology

Funds for this scholarship have been pledged by Douglas P. Kruhoeffer (class of 1980) to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding junior and senior students in meteorology who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of academic success.

Landis Family Undergraduate Scholarship in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

Funds for this scholarship have been provided by Robert C. and Charlotte Landis. Consideration for this scholarship is given to undergraduate students majoring in or planning to major in a degree program within Meteorology and Atmospheric Science in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences who have a demonstrated financial need. First preference shall be given to students who have a home address of record outside of the U.S., or students participating in a study/travel abroad experience, or are U.S. military students and/or immediate family of a service member.

Levenia Adom Graduate Memorial Award

This award will be given to provide some assistance to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence and a passion for weather and climate forecasting and communications. The award was established in memory of graduate student, Levenia Adom, who passed away from cancer just a few months before finishing her M.S. degree in January 2007. Through the efforts of many in the Department, her degree was awarded posthumously in May 2007. The award was established in January 2009 through the philanthropy of Levenia's family, friends, and colleagues.

Paul and Rebecca Tag Scholarship in the Department of Meteorology

The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students who are majoring or planning to major in Meteorology in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences who have demonstrated need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses. Paul Tag received his BS ('66), MS ('68) and PhD ('77) degrees from the Department of Meteorology at Penn State. He retired from the Naval Research Laboratory in 2001 to write fiction fulltime.

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