Fundraising
The only source of financial support for scholarship awards given to students and other activities carried out by SJEC is contributions from Engineers, businesses, contractors, individuals, and allied professionals.
General Scholarship Fund
In 2026, over $17,000 was contributed toward the Scholarship Fund. Following is a list of contributors:
Angel ($1,250 & Up)
- American Society of Civil Engineers Central Valley Branch
- American Council of Engineering Companies Sierra Chapter
- American Public Works Association Sacramento Chapter
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Your name could be here.
Sponsor ($700 to $1,249)
- Stockton Rotary Endowment
- Bruce & Marie West
- David Richard
- Thomas Reynolds
Benefactor ($450 to $699)
- Michael Sheridan Family Trust
- Alex Menor
- Darcy Taylor
- Hazen and Sawyer
- Modesto Irrigation District
- Byron Bethany Irrigation District
Patron ($200 to $299)
- Inventive Resources Inc.
- Lex Corrales
- Thomas Rut
- Nader Shareghi
- Steven Knell
- Jesus Serrano
- Denzele Thompson
- Michael Veraga
Friend ($1 to $199)
- Christopher Thnay-Hu
- Gary Tsutsumi
- Kenneth Steele
- Ronald Weldum
- Albert Frausto
- Tony Lopes
- Troy Schiess
- Jasmine Noriega
- Catalina Piña
- Pamela Erwin
- Zachary Wong
- Ron Skaggs
- Paul Sensibaugh
Wilson/Sanguinetti Scholarship Sponsors
In 2026, the following businesses and individuals made $275 in total contributions to the Wilson/Sanguinetti scholarship fund:
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Tony Lopes
- Paul Sensibaugh
- Nader Shareghi
Wilson/Sanguinetti Endowment Fund Sponsors
The Wilson/Sanguinetti Endowment was established in the honor and memory of Doug Wilson and Al Sanguinetti. Both of these men played a major role in the Engineering community in Stockton. The purpose of the fund is to serve as a perpetual source of scholarships. The Endowment is still in the building phase.
In 2026, the following businesses and individuals made $425 in total contributions to the Wilson/Sanguinetti endowment fund:
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Tony Lopes
- Russell Greenlaw
- Nader Shareghi
Robert Skaggs Memorial Scholarship Sponsors
The Robert Skaggs Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of Robert Dale Skaggs, PE, founding partner of BSK and Associates (formally Braun, Skaggs, and Kevorkian). The scholarship was started by his children, Ronald Skaggs, Virginia Tuner Skaggs, and Pamela Stevinson to honor his legacy as a father and engineer. Robert (Bob) took a strong interest in mentoring the next generation of engineers and engineering technicians and served on many engineering boards and school advisory committees to advance his support.
In 2026, the following businesses and individuals made $1,025 in total contributions to the Robert Skaggs memorial scholarship:
- John & Evangelina Paoluccio
- Kenneth Steele
- Skaggs Family Trust
- Tony Lopes
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Gary Litton
- Nader Shareghi
Joseph Reyes Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph Reyes Scholarship was established in 2023 by Knife River Construction in memory of Joseph Reyes, Engineer of the Year in 2020, to support students pursuing engineering careers. This scholarship recognizes Reyes' contributions to the field and provides financial assistance to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
In 2026, the following businesses and individuals made $3,100 in total contributions to the Joseph Reyes memorial scholarship:
- John & Evangelina Paoluccio
- Knife River Construction
- Edwin Pejack
- Tony Lopes
- Lourdes (Joe) Reyes
- Nader Shareghi
UOP Paul M. Sensibaugh Endowment Fund Sponsors
The Paul M. Sensibaugh Endowment was established through the University Of Pacific to fund scholarships at the University. The fund is still in the building phase.
In 2026, the following businesses and individuals made $675 in total contributions to the Paul Sensibaugh endowment fund:
- John & Evangelina Paoluccio
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Nader Shareghi
- Tony Lopes
- Gary Litton
- Edwin Pejack
Contributions data as of 2/23/2026.