The sky is not the limit, in fact, it is home, thanks to organizations like Wings of the North. Hi! I am Larissa Vculek, your 2017 Dubay Scholarship winner. I am extremely grateful to be awarded this year’s scholarship, and had a blast attending the Pancake Feed,...

After graduating high school in 2010, I attended Lake Superior College in Duluth Mn and Fon Du Lac Tribal and Community College out of Cloquet Mn. In the spring of 2013 I graduated FDLTCC with both an Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degree. I also finished...

I usually begin my story with calling myself the "Unexpected Pilot." A couple of weeks ago I passed my private pilot written exam and Wow, was that a challenge! My next goal is to obtain my private pilot license and then to go on and get my instrument rating, really...

I am currently pursuing my private pilot's license and am enrolled as a freshmen at the University of North Dakota's Aviation program for Fall 2013. My plan is to leave UND with a Commercial rating in order to join the Navy and become a Naval aviator which I will...

Hi Melanie, I hope all is well. I just wanted to pass on the good news that with the help of the Wings of the North and the James Dubay scholarship I earned my private pilot’s license two weeks ago. Despite having my check ride cancelled four times in a row due to...

Thank you for awarding me your 2011 Dubay Scholarship. I was surprised and exited to receive your letter in the mail. The schlorship will help with the cost of a flight kit and a substantial number of flying lessons. I am currently going through Ground School at...

Dear Wings of the North, I feel so fortunate and thankful for receiving the James F. Dubay Scholarship!!  It will help me continue my career in aviation, as I study for my private pilot check ride and begin the instrument rating ground school course. Thank you so...

January 22, 2004 Gentlemen: Please accept my sincere thanks for the opportunity to receive the James F. Dubay Scholarship.  This scholarship will be used to help achieve my goal of becoming a Private Pilot. It was a pleasure to meet all of you at Wings of the...

May 1, 2002 The Family of James F. Dubay & Wings of the North Good Morning: Please again accept my thanks you for your generous award: I feel honored to carry on the spirit of James Dubay with my flying studies. I must also thanks you for allowing me to sit in...

Enclosed is a photo shot on Friday, September 28 of myself and Barb Mack after my Private Pilot Checkride.  I passed. I would like to once again thank you for that wonderful scholarship gift and let you know the money is going to continuing my education as I...