$132,500 in Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarships Awarded to 33 StudentsFAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Vertical Flight Society is pleased to announce its 2026 Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarship recipients. A total of $132,500 in scholarships are being awarded this year to 33 talented engineering students interested in vertical flight, 32 through the Foundation and one from the newly established Vertical Flight Knowledge Initiative (VFKI). “Established in 1967 and distributing funds since 1977, our Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarships have helped inspire generations of students to pursue careers in vertical flight, with many now holding leadership positions in industry, academia and government. Elena Wu, University of Maryland: Dr. Wei Chong (Ben) Sim Memorial Scholarship, honoring the US Army acoustics research scientist. Margaret Donovan, University of Maryland: Dr. Richard L. Bennett Scholarship, honoring the longtime Bell researcher, university professor and consultant.

Source: The Herald April 08, 2026 00:52 UTC