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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, 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.
2021 Barbour Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ms Lauren Davis
Nominated by John Robbins
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 Chief Instructor Owain Gibbes & Professor 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
Saint 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 Ferrara
Nominated 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 Department of Aviation
Julian Payne-Dillard
Nominated by John Murray
Jailah Long
Nominated by John Murray
Liberty University School of Aeronautics
Connor Ross
Nominated by Dr. Mitchell Morrison
Jordan Vaillancourt
Nominated by Dr. Mitchell Morrison
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
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at The University of North Dakota
John Byrd
Nominated by Dr. Elizabeth Bjerke
Aaron Raimist
Nominated by Dr. Elizabeth Bjerke
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Jenelle Samuel
Nominated by Dr. Maxine Lubner
Nathalia Brache Torres
Nominated Dr. Maxine Lubner
Marielsy Reyes-Vasquez
Nominated by Dr. Maxine 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
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at The University of North Dakota
Ryan Knipping
Nominated by Dr. Elizabeth Bjerke
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Mariama Diello Ba
Nominated by Dr. Maxine Lubner
Vincent Prisco
Nominated by Dr. Maxine Lubner