This scholarship was established in memory of Herb Talboys who taught the science of meteorology to over 10,000 students.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must complete the application form in its entirety and return it to the North Jersey Weather Observers Scholarship Committee. Entries must be postmarked by June 1st. Offer is open to United States residents who are currently or planning to attend an accredited college, studying the field of Meteorology. Selection will be made on the basis of grade point average, weather-related essay, school/community activities, and the goal and aspirations essay. The North Jersey Weather Observers Scholarship Committee will have the sole responsibility for the selection of recipients and its decision will be final. Recipients will be awarded a minimum of $100 and maximum of $500 depending on number of scholarships awarded and need. Recipients will also be required to read their essay at a North Jersey Weather Observers meeting.
Recipients will be notified by mail. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Recipients shall be responsible for any and all taxes. Acceptance of scholarship constitutes permission to use recipient’s name and/or likeness for the purposes of advertising and or promoting the North Jersey Weather Observers without further compensation. Scholarship cannot be transferred.
Members of the North Jersey Weather Observers Scholarship Committee and their families are not eligible.
Send completed application to:
NJWO Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 4945
Wayne, NJ 07474
For additional information please call 973-236-1021.