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.
2024 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Aviation
Kolton Chotovinsky
Nominated by Casar Mendoza
Maeley Steel McClinton
Nominated by John Robbins, Ph.D.
St. Louis University, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Troy Ettenson
Nominated by Stephen Magoc, MBA
Tyler Swoboda
Nominated by Stephen Magoc, MBA
University of North Dakota
Lucas DeJager
Nominated by Dr. Brandon Wild
Andie Akenson
Nominated by the faculty
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Sandrika Montaque
Nominated by Dr. Maxine Lubner
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Jacob Fogan
Nominated by the Aviation Science Faculty
Britney Wilkin
Nominated by the Aviation Science Faculty
Virginia Tech
Anthony Dersahakian
Nominated by Brian Kastner
Noah Charness
Nominated by Brian Kastner
Hampton University
Tynia Arrington
Nominated by the faculty
Jeremiah Hampton
Nominated by the faculty
Liberty University
Sadie Stricklin
Nominated by Dr. Mitch Morrison
Ethan Layow
Nominated by Dr. Mitch Morrison
Liberty University
Mireia Jover Camps
Nominated by Dr. John Deaton
Jacob Wolfe
Nominated by Owain Gibbes
Kansas State University
Michael Einwich
Nominated by David Boles
Alexander Soldatov
Nominated by David Boles
Western Michigan University College of Aviation
Berfin Kayikcioglu
Nominated by Selim Ozyurek
Isabella Kwartnik
Nominated by Selim Ozyurek