The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Research & Education is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship:
- Alex Goetsch (University of North Dakota)
- Vontasia Smith (Tuskegee University)
- Saurav Soodeen (Florida Institute of Technology)
Established in 2014, this scholarship is awarded in honor of Henry Ogrodzinski, who served as NASAO’s President and CEO from 1996 to 2013. Henry O., as he was referred to by the industry, was a dedicated advocate for aviation his entire professional life, starting at the General Motors’ Avionics Division and moving to senior policy positions at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and Gulfstream Aerospace before leading NASAO. Carrying on his legacy, this scholarship recognizes three outstanding college upperclassmen who are pursuing a career in the aviation or aerospace industry.
For more information on the scholarship and application process, please visit NASAO’s website.