Scholarship Fund
Responding to the rapidly growing need for aviation career professionals in all sectors of the aviation industry, in 2019, The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation established The Laura Taber Barbour Scholarship Fund. This fund awards scholarships to accomplished students who are enrolled in aviation career studies at accredited aviation schools, nominated by their professors and selected by the Scholarship Committee. Nominations are based on a student’s commitment to a career in aviation, scholastic excellence indicative of success in the future, a strong interest in and aptitude for aviation safety and commendable character, professionalism and integrity.
The Scholarship Committee is currently composed of volunteer members: Laura Barbour, Ph.D., Peggy Gilligan, Nancy Graham, Keigh Hagy, Honorable Richard Healing, Maxine Lubner, Ph.D., and Ruth Stilwell, D.P.A.
The Laura Taber Barbour Scholarship Fund depends upon the generous giving from those who understand the ongoing need to support and continually inspire and motivate aviation students. All donated funds are applied directly in increments of $500 and in full amount toward the tuition of students chosen to be Barbour Scholars. Scholarships may be awarded up to the full balance of funds available in the Scholarship Fund bank account.
Please consider giving to this worthwhile cause. Tax deductible donations may be made here through our secure third party e-commerce service provider or by mailing a check made payable to “The Laura Taber Barbour Scholarship Fund” and in accordance with the directions provided on the accompanying Donation Form.
We thank you for your generous participation.
2023 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Grace Varghese
Nominated by John Robbins, Ph. D.
Leah Isaacs
Nominated by Mitch Geraci
Florida Institute of Technology
Rebecca Racz
Nominated by Dr. John Deaton
Amaelle Copeland
Nominated by Dr. John Deaton
Hampton University Department of Aviation
Brianna McLeod
Nominated by Faculty
Jada Reid
Nominated by Faculty
Kansas State Polytechnic
Sydney Oyer
Nominated by David Boles
Sam Scrivner
Nominated byFaculty
Liberty University School of Aeronautics
Ashley Legoas
Nominated by Dr. Mitch Morrison
Stephen Crouse
Nominated by Dr. Mitch Morrison
St. Louis University Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Alexander Speer
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc, MBA
Rebecca Treis
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc, MBA
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Gabrielle English
Nominated by Aviation Science Faculty
Fallon Orcuto
Nominated by Aviation Science Faculty
University of North Dakota
Caroline Kelley
Nominated by Faculty
Arjun Jagada
Nominated by Faculty
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tommaso Rossi
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Nikolas Singleman
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
Ta-Jung Lin
Nominated by Brian Kastner
Sean Rich
Nominated by Brian Kastner
Western Michigan University College of Aviation
Zach Gober
Nominated by Gail Rouscher
Rebecca Wurster
Nominated by Gail Rouscher
2022 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Annalise Heid
Nominated by Dr. John M. Robbins
Tea Galon-Walraven
Nominated by Kris Hammer
Florida Institute of Technology
Jacqueline Figueredo
Nominated by Dr. Rian Mehta
Ely Kassner
Nominated by Dr. Rian Mehta
Hampton University Department of Aviation
Ellis Woodyard
Nominated by John Murray and Andrew Smith
Moses Kelly
Nominated by John Murray and Andrew Smith
Kansas State Polytechnic
Josh Murdock
Nominated by Kansas State Polytechnic Safety Committee
Kami Landwehr
Nominated by Kansas State Polytechnic Safety Committee
Liberty University School of Aeronautics
Matt Hollo
Nominated by Dr. Mitch Morrison
Seyoung Jang
Nominated by Dr. Mitch Morrison
St. Louis University Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Ashleigh Bick-Dawes
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc
Christopher Moll
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Fasil Amado
Nominated by Aviation Science Faculty
Emmanuel Burns
Nominated by Aviation Science Faculty
University of North Dakota
John Dulski
Nominated by Elizabeth Bjerke
Ryan Peene
Nominated by Elizabeth Bjerke
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Khadicha Atamuratova
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Sami Obaid
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
Paul Reiter
Nominated by Brian Kastner
Calvin Brown
Nominated by Brian Kastner
2021 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cynthia Smith
Nominated by Eric Vaden
Gianna Castano
Nominated by Eric Vaden
Florida Institute of Technology
Blake Wolanin
Nominated by Dr. Rian Mehta
Madison Ritter
Nominated by Owain Gibbes and Warren Pittorie
Hampton University Department of Aviation
Viktoria Ljungman
Nominated by John Murray and Andrew Smith
Jordan Williams
Nominated by John Murray and Andrew Smith
Kansas State Polytechnic
Matthew Frick
Nominated by Brandy Shaw
Shawn Oshikawa
Nominated by Brandy Shaw
Liberty University School of Aeronautics
Maria Forbes
Nominated by Dr. Charles M. Buntin
Alex Coldren
Nominated by Dr. Charles M. Buntin
St. Louis University Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Ashley Storz
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc
Grace Kane
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Joshua Willis
Nominated by Aviation Science Faculty
Abigail Heinz
Nominated by Aviation Science Faculty
University of North Dakota
Jessica Bruender
Nominated by Gary Ullrich
Adam Mills
Nominated by Gary Ullrich
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Sadia Harun
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Kevin Farrara
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
Jessica Puodziunas
Nominated by Virginia Tech AOE Scholarship Committee
Emily Sellards
Nominated by Virginia Tech AOE Scholarship Committee
2020 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alina Gagliola
Nominated by Dr. Alan J. Stolzer and Daniel Friedenzohn, J.D. M.A.
Robert Gwinner
Nominated by Dr. Alan J. Stolzer and Daniel Friedenzohn, J.D. M.A.
Hampton University
Julian Payne-Dillard
Nominated by John Murray
Jailah Long
Nominated by John Murray
Liberty University
Connor Ross
Nominated by Mitchell Morrison, Ph.D.
Jordan Vaillancourt
Nominated by Mitchell Morrison, Ph.D.
St. Louis University Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Tyler Johnson
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc
Patrick Jones
Nominated by Stephen G. Magoc
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Sarah Adewumi
Nominated by Chris Hartman and David Balcom
Leul Fekadu
Nominated by Chris Hartman and David Balcom
University of North Dakota
John Byrd
Nominated by Elizabeth Bjerke, Ph.D.
Aaron Raimist
Nominated by Elizabeth Bjerke, Ph.D.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Jenelle Samuel
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Nathalia Brache Torres
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Marielsy Reyes-Vasquez
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
Laura Palmer
Nominated by Brian Kastner
Evan Warner
Nominated by Brian Kastner
2019 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lauren Davis
Nominated by John Robbins
Vanessa Onyullo
Nominated by Nancy Lawrence
Cameron Pike
Nominated by Jay Lacy
Jonathan Walborn
Nominated by Gary Carter
St. Louis University Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Tyler Johnson
Nominated by Stephen Magoc
Nicole Schneider
Nominated by Stephen Magoc
University of North Dakota
Ryan Knipping
Nominated by Elizabeth Bjerke, Ph.D.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Mariama Diello Ba
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
Vincent Prisco
Nominated by Dr. Maxine E. Lubner
