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