Four Aeronautical Science Students at Embry-Riddle Receive $25,000 Bob Hoover Presidential Scholarships

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Representatives of the Citation Jet Pilots (CJP) Association and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation each awarded $50,000 to fund four Bob Hoover Presidential Scholarships to Embry-Riddle students at an event held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at the university's Daytona Beach Campus.

The scholarships, worth $25,000 each, were presented at a reception attended by members of the CJP and Hoover Foundation boards, aviation legend Bob Hoover, Embry-Riddle President Dr. John P. Johnson, and members of the university's Board of Trustees and President's Advisory Board.

All four of the scholarship recipients are studying to become professional pilots and were selected for the award based on their academic excellence, leadership skills, service to others, work ethic, financial need and a written essay demonstrating their passion for, and commitment to, the aviation industry.

Dakota Foster
Sophomore, Aeronautical Science major with Aviation Safety minor, Daytona Beach Campus
As a member of Embry-Riddle's Women's Ambassador Program Dakota meets with middle-school girls to mentor them about pursuing aviation education and careers.

Robert Morgan
Senior, Aeronautical Science major, Prescott Campus, Ariz.
After graduation, Morgan will attend Officer Training School and work to become a U.S. Air Force pilot.

Achyut Nair
Junior, Aeronautical Science and Aerospace Engineering double majors, Daytona Beach Campus 
Nair's goal after graduating is to become an airline pilot, then start his own airline.

Anna Robinson
Junior, Aeronautical Science major, Daytona Beach Campus
Currently Robinson is a student assistant at the Flight Dispatch Center and FAA Testing Center at Embry-Riddle.

"We're very grateful to CJP and the Bob Hoover Foundation for these generous scholarships," said Dr. Johnson. "All of these bright young people are high achievers who possess the talent, enthusiasm and determination to excel in their future careers."

Also at Thursday's event, the design of the future Bob Hoover Hall of Honor display was presented. The exhibit will contain artifacts and memorabilia illustrating the historical achievements of noted aviators. Hoover himself is renowned for his distinguished service as a World War II fighter pilot, test pilot, air show innovator and mentor.

MEDIA CONTACT: James Roddey, Communications and Media Relations Manager, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla.; (386) 226-6198; [email protected]

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SOURCE Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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