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Did you know the Chapter has a professional scholarship for Public Works Administrative / Support staff?
LEARN MORE: Ruta Jones Scholarship


2024 Washington Chapter Student Scholarship Winners

Thanks to the generous outpouring of funds from our chapter members to the Scholarship fundraiser we have once again been able to expand our pool of recipients.  With a total of six scholarship winners this year, we are pleased to be assisting the largest cohort of scholarship students to date. Congratulations to our Scholarship winners and well-done to our members who have helped deliver on the Chapter mission of inclusivity and diversity within the Public Works field.

For more information on scholarships, contact the Scholarship Committee Chair, Justin Matthews. Scholarship applications are typically available in spring.


Hope Redhead 2024 Jack Pittis Winner
Jack Pittis Memorial Scholarship
(4-Year College / University)
Amount Awarded: $10,000

Hope Redhead
University of Washington

With a focus on Hydrology, Hope will use this scholarship to complete her education in Civil Engineering.
Minda Chen
Higher Education Scholarship
(4-Year College / University)
Amount Awarded: $5,000

Minda Chen
University of Washington

Minda’s focus is water management and this scholarship will help her continue her education in that field.
Matthew Quall
Higher Education Scholarship
(4-Year College / University)
Amount Awarded: $2,500

Matthew Quall
University of Washington

With a focus on Civil Engineering and Education, Matthew plans to use the scholarship to help finish his degree in 2025.
Higher Education Scholarship
(4-Year College / University)
Amount Awarded: $2,500

Caden Palitz
University of Washington

Caden will use this scholarship toward his degree and his goal of preparing for a construction management role.
Jose Hortillosa
Higher Education Scholarship
(2-year College / Technical School)
Amount Awarded: $2,500

Jose Hortillosa
Cascadia College

This scholarship will help Jose complete is Associates degree and continue toward his goal of becoming a Mechanical Engineer.
Kelly Kauk
Higher Education Scholarship
(2-year College / Technical School)
Amount Awarded: $2,500

Kelly Kauk
Everett Community College

As working student already employed in Public Works, this scholarship will provide crucial financial support for Kelly’s education.
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