Scholarship Background
 
The Thomas E. Desjardins Memorial Scholarhsip is awarded annually to an undergraduate and graduate student(s) of high moral character and with high academic achievement who also has involvement in extracurricular activities. All qualified engineering students, including those in graduate programs, are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demostrate a strong commitment to the discipline of Transportation Engineering in their coursework and outside activities. The scholarhsip award shall be for a single academic year. There shall be no restrictions as to the location of residence and high school attendance, but the recipient must be a student at an accredited Civil Engineering school in one of the New England States.
About Thomas E. Desjardins
 
The Thomas E. Desjardins Memorial Scholarhsip was established in December 1999. Tom was an active member of the Section and was particularly involved in the Young Professionals Group. His spirit and dedication extended to all aspects of his life. Tom loved his family, his friends, and engineering, and truly lived life to the fullest. His competitive spirit and sportsmanship were evident in his approach to most everything. Tom always wanted to be the best. Tom was from Westminster, Massachsuetts.
Past Recipients
 
 
  • 2011, Radhameris Gomez (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2011, Alexander Lovejoy (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2010, Steven Tupper (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2010, Justin Curewitz (University of Massachusetts Lowell)
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  • 2009, Karen Sentoff (University of Vermont)
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  • 2009, Erica Swansen (Northeastern University)
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  • 2008, Samuel W. Gregorio (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2008, Deanna Peabody (Univerisity of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2007, Arianna Mickee (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2007, Alex Normandin (University of New Hampshire)
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  • 2006, Maaza Mekuria (Northeastern University)
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  • 2006, Eric Jackson (University of Connecticut)
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  • 2005, David Hurwitz (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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  • 2005, Nick Scenna (Merrimack College)
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  • 2004, Michael Seluga (Northeastern University)
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  • 2003, Emily Knapp (Northeastern University)
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  • 2002, Michelle Langone (Northeastern University)
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  • 2001, Jeff Gaeta (Northeastern University)
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  • 2000, Michael A. Knodler, Jr. (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
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    Annual Golf Tournament
     
    Golf was one of Tom's avocations. The New England Section felt that hosting an annual golf tournament was the most fitting way to pay tribute to him while helping to build the scholarship fund. The tournament is held annually in May or June and attracts nearly 100 golfers. Funds are also raised through donations.
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