Neil Armstrong Scholarship recipients

First Place $7,000:
Matthew Kutryk, age 19 of Beauvallon, Alta.
Matthew is in his first year of Engineering at the University of Alberta. He received both a private pilot’s and glider’s licence through active participation with the Air Cadets. Even considering the course load associated with Engineering, he continues to maintain an active role within the aviation community. He is a familiarization pilot for the Air Cadet Gliding Zone, a member of the Strathcona Flying School and a ground school instructor for the Air Cadets. Mr. Kutryk is planning to begin his commercial training this spring and on graduating from University plans to build hours as a flight instructor before engaging as a commercial pilot. It is a pleasure on behalf of the Neil Armstrong Scholarships Selection Committee to select Matthew Kutryk as the primary award recipient for 2003.

Second Place $3,000:
Brian Webber, age 21 of Beamsville, Ont.
Brian is in his final semester in the Aviation Technology (Flight) Program at Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. He holds a commercial licence, multi-engine and night endorsement, in addition to a glider licence. His energetic pursuit early in life has earned him the Chief Scout Award from the late Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn and both Silver/Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. This passion has been extended to his pursuit of an aviation career with designs to eventually work for a major airline.

Third Place $2,000:
Matthew Fougere, age 18 of Ottawa, Ont.
Matthew is completing his 12th year in Holy Cross Secondary School, with the intent to continue onto Queens University. He is a private pilot with a night endorsement, and is in the process of completing an instrument rating with plans of a commercial licence and instructor rating to follow. He has personally funded his training through his part time employment at the Kingston Flying Club and wants the office with the ultimate view, that of being in the left seat of an Airbus 320.