Thomas G. Cantine Jr. W2TQF Memorial Scholarship
Annual $500 scholarship for licensed amateur radio operators in Central New York
About the Scholarship
This scholarship was established after the untimely death of Thomas G. Cantine Jr., who was an active amateur radio operator for over 50 years. Obtaining his license at the age of 13 in 1957, Tom held the call sign W2TQF.
Tom’s hobby of amateur radio led to a career as a sales engineer and engineering consultant. He taught amateur radio classes, was a Volunteer Examiner, active in ARES and RACES, was a charter member of the Fulton Amateur Radio Club, and served as club president for several terms.
This annual college scholarship of $500 may be awarded to one or more licensed amateur radio operators in the following New York State counties: Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Jefferson.
Competition is open to undergraduate students pursuing a career in electronics, engineering, communications, broadcasting, computer science, medical, or business-related fields.
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on significant prior involvement in amateur radio, evidence of outstanding leadership and community service. The student must meet and fulfill all requirements listed below.
About Amateur Radio: The purpose of amateur (ham) radio is to foster the art of wireless communications and to encourage goodwill, cooperation, education, and emergency preparedness among licensees at local, national, and global levels. The Fulton Amateur Radio Club, founded in 1957, offers forums for discussion of relevant topics, instructions for amateur licensing, FCC license testing, and training for volunteer operators who provide wireless communications during special community events and emergencies.
Requirements
- The applicant must hold an active amateur radio license (any class). Proof of license (copy) must be enclosed with the application.
- The applicant must live in one of the following Central New York counties: Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, or Jefferson.
- The applicant must be accepted into an accredited college or technical school. May be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student.
- The applicant must be pursuing a degree in electronics, engineering, communications, broadcasting, computer science, medical, or business-related field.
- The applicant must submit a completed application and at least two (2) letters of recommendation from an employer, teacher, clergy, neighbor, or friend. References cannot be family members.
- The completed application must be received by May 29, 2026. Applications will not be accepted via email.
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The Thomas Cantine Jr W2TQF Memorial Scholarship2807 County Route 45
Fulton NY 13069
Scholarship questions to Pamela Cantine: pcantine@gmail.com or phone 315-592-9305
The $500 award will be paid in full to the student after successful completion of one full semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The selection committee comprises members of the Fulton Amateur Radio Club and members of the Cantine family. The Cantine family will have final authority on dispersing the award.
The Fulton Amateur Radio Club would like to thank you for applying for the Thomas G. Cantine Jr W2TQF Memorial Scholarship.