Scholarship Recipients

Past Scholarship Recipients

Meet the talented women who have received the David J. Forgac Aviation Scholarship

2024 Recipients

Rayni Rister

Rayni Rister

Student at Ohio University

Rayni is a student at Ohio University pursuing her aviation education. She is grateful for the opportunity to further her education and career in aviation through Dave's scholarship.

2023 Recipients

Holly Offutt

Holly Offutt

Student at PIA Hagerstown - Aviation Maintenance Technician

Holly is a 1st quarter aviation maintenance technician student at PIA Hagerstown. She was awarded the scholarship on March 3rd, 2023. "It felt good to have my efforts validated," said Offutt about receiving the scholarship.

Hanna Hurst

Hanna Hurst

Student at Iowa Western Community College

Hanna is a student at Iowa Western Community College pursuing her aviation education. She is honored to be a recipient of Dave's scholarship.

Nicole Cullins

Nicole Cullins

Student at Iowa Western Community College

Nicole is a student at Iowa Western Community College pursuing her aviation education. She is honored to be a recipient of Dave's scholarship.

2022 Recipients

Bailey Kimmel

Bailey Kimmel

Student at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Bailey is a student at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, pursuing her education in aviation. She is honored to be a recipient of Dave's scholarship.

Raegan Buzzard

Raegan Buzzard

Student at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Raegan developed a passion for aviation at the age of 12, with strong support from her father who became her "cheerleader" in pursuing her dreams. She is particularly honored to receive this scholarship, which she feels is very personal for the Forgac family.

Personal Note: "I will not let our fathers down! I will make a difference too!"

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