The ASHE NCNJ 2026 Scholarship Application is Now Underway! 

In previous years, scholarship applications were submitted via email as PDF attachments. However, starting this year, we are transitioning to a fully online application process to streamline submissions and enhance accessibility.

• Transcripts: Applicants must still submit their transcripts via email to Joseph.A.Vitale@aecom.com

• Online Application: The application form and recommendation letter will no longer be submitted via email. Instead:

• • Upon completing Section 8 of the online application, students will receive a unique link to share with their department head or academic advisor for submitting a letter of recommendation.

• Application Link: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/YqwucS7205

Students will receive confirmation when we have received their application, transcripts, and recommendation letter. Please note that all three components must be submitted by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in point deductions from the overall score.

Scholarship amounts will be determined based on the overall strength and quality of the applications received. While we typically offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards, the final structure may vary depending on the applicant pool.

We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their applications on time. If you have any questions about the scholarship or the application process, please feel free to reach out to me.

Interested students are encouraged to submit their applications by 5:00 PM Friday, December 5, 2025.

ASHE NCNJ congratulates the winners of our 2025 scholarships!

During last Program Year 2025, we awarded the following:

One (1) Member Undergraduate Student Scholarship in the amount of $3,500.  

Engineering Student Scholarship(s) in the total amount of $11,500.

The North-Central NJ ASHE is pleased to announce the 2025 scholarship winners. Since 1995 our section has awarded $273,000 in scholarships to students actively pursuing engineering degrees. Part of our mission is encouraging new engineers into the industry.  Below are our current winners in both the Student category and Member category. 

First Place Winner of the Student Category - $5,000

"My name is Erin Zabriskie a junior at Stevens Institute of Technology. I am pursuing a Bachelors of Engineering in Civil Engineering and am particularly interested in structural design. On campus, I'm involved in the community service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, as well as some professional organizations such as Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi and American Society of Civil Engineers. I've been fortunate enough to intern for the past two summers with ENGenuity Infrastructure in Red Bank, New Jersey and to receive an abundance of hands-on design experience. This upcoming summer, I look forward to interning with HNTB in their structures department. Finally, as my graduation approaches in the spring of 2026, I intend to take the FE exam and continue to learn as much as possible in the classroom to hopefully make a lasting impact in my future career.

Second Place Winner of the Student Category - $3,500

"My name is Faith Macchione and I am currently a junior civil engineering major at Stevens Institute of Technology. Next year, I will pursue a master’s degree in civil engineering through Stevens’ Accelerated Master’s Program while finishing my undergraduate degree. Last summer, I interned at Railroad Construction Company working on a project engineers' team. This summer I will be working for Kiewit on their temporary structures design team. I am currently the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of the Stevens chapter of Chi Epsilon. I currently work as a Resistant Assistant (RA), a student assistant in the department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering (CEOE), and a student grader for Quantitative Biology. "

Third Place Winner of the Student Category - $3,000

" My name is Odalys Perez, and I am currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Green Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. As part of the Stevens Co-Op program, I have gained valuable hands-on experience in diverse fields such as project management, geotechnical engineering, and traffic engineering. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong foundation in designing and managing infrastructure projects while addressing sustainability and safety challenges.

Upon graduation, I will be joining Stantec as a transportation designer in New York City, where I will continue to expand my knowledge and contribute to innovative transportation solutions. Additionally, I plan to take the FE exam as a step toward earning my PE and further advancing my career in civil engineering. "

Winner of the Member Category - $3,500

"My name is Gaby Kats and I am currently a senior at Indiana University studying Social Work with two minors in Psychology and Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism. After graduating in May I am planning on continuing my education as I pursue my Master's in Social Work degree. I love working with and helping people who are not capable of doing so themselves. After getting my Master's, I hope to work with children and families and leave an impact for those who are struggling in today's society."

The History of our Scholarship Program

The NC-NJ Section has continuously offered annual scholarships to any engineering student within our local universities/colleges.  The amount has steadily increased over the years.  Typically, we have offered 3 to 4 scholarships including (i) Student Scholarships ($3K-$5K each) awarded to north-central NJ engineering students, and since 2012, one Undergraduate Scholarship ($3.5K) awarded to an ASHE member’s child without restrictions on the major area of study. 

The recipients, along with their family and school representatives, are invited to the dinner ceremony as our guests.  The annual Golf Tournament is the primary source of funding for the scholarship program. To date, our section has awarded over $273,000 in scholarships.