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 2025, over $15,360 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
- Professional Engineers In California Government Stockton
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Your name could be here.
Sponsor ($700 to $1,249)
- Thomas Reynolds
- David Richard
Benefactor ($450 to $699)
- Michael Sheridan Family Trust
- Alex Mernor
- Bruce & Marie West
- Laurie Jurgens
- Paul Burkner
Patron ($200 to $299)
- Inventive Resources Inc.
- West Yost Associates
- Lex Corrales
- Thomas Rut
- Nader Shareghi
Friend ($1 to $199)
- Christopher Thnay-Hu
- Denzle Thompson
- Said Shakerin
- Jack Ronsko
- Kenneth Steele
- Richard Mesa
- Ronald Weldum
- Albert Frausto
- Camilla Saviz
- Harpal Singh
- Tony Lopes
Wilson/Sanguinetti Scholarship Sponsors
In 2025, the following businesses and individuals made $385 in total contributions to the Wilson/Sanguinetti scholarship fund:
- Camilla Saviz
- Donald Blackburn
- Evangelina Paoluccio
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Nader Shareghi
- Tony Lopes
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 2025, the following businesses and individuals made $510 in total contributions to the Wilson/Sanguinetti endowment fund:
- Camilla Saviz
- Blackburn Consulting
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Nader Shareghi
- Russell Greenlaw
- Zachary Wong
Robert Skaggs Memorial Scholarship Sponsors
In 2025, the following businesses and individuals made $1,435 in total contributions to the Robert Skaggs memorial scholarship:
- Camilla Saviz
- Evangelina Paoluccio
- Kenneth Steele
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck
- Nader Shareghi
- Condor Earth Technologies, Inc.
- Skaggs Family Trust
- Tony Lopes
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 2025, the following businesses and individuals made $2,955 in total contributions to the Joseph Reyes memorial scholarship:
- Camilla Saviz
- Donald Garcia
- Edwin Pejack
- John Paoluccio
- Knife River Construction
- Nader Shareghi
- Tony Lopes
- Zachary Wong
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 2025, the following businesses and individuals made $785 in total contributions to the Paul Sensibaugh endowment fund:
- Camilla Saviz
- Harpal Singh
- Henry Hirata
- John Paoluccio
- Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc.
- Manuel Lopez
- Nader Shareghi
- Ravinder Jain
- Said Shakerin
- Tony Lopes
Contributions data as of 2/21/2025.