Osmary Vega ‘27, an aircraft operations student, was recognized as one of the recipients of the International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) 2025 scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming challenges in their personal and academic lives, share a passion for aviation and aerospace and exhibit a strong desire to connect, inspire and lead. In addition to receiving this scholarship, Vega was invited to attend the IAWA Annual conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil where each recipient was paired with a board or advisory board member to accelerate their professional development. To date, IAWA has awarded more than 130 scholarships around the globe totaling $555,000.