The Long Island Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSE) provides scholar awards to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who reside in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Students must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program in the State of New York. Awarding of the scholarships is contingent upon several criteria including academics, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities, and high aspirations for a career in engineering.
Saunderson Hunt Rubler Scholarship
The Saunderson Hunt Rubler Scholarship fund was established through endowments from the estates of Mssrs. Saunderson, Hunt, and Rubler who were past-Presidents of the Nassau County Chapter of NYSSPE during their tenures in the 1930’s and 1940’s and were passionate about the engineering profession and promoting the development of young engineers. Scholarships are awarded annually to recent high school graduates, undergraduate students and graduate students from Long Island who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university in New York State.
- High School– The Saunderson Hunt Rubler Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who has enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university in New York State. The scholarship amount is $1,000. Apply now!
- Undergraduate – The Saunderson Hunt Rubler Scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students who have completed at least their sophomore year of studies and are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program at a college or university in New York State. The scholarship amount is $2,500. Apply now!
- Graduate – The Saunderson Hunt Rubler Scholarship is awarded annually to graduate students enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university in New York State. The scholarship amount is $2,500. Apply now!
Scholarship Donors
Thanks to the generous donations from individuals, estates, and member firms, we are able to provide academic scholarships for qualified students in engineering programs in New York State.
The Long Island Chapter of NYSSPE would like to recognize annual, new, and past donors who have made contributions to build and sustain the Chapter’s scholarship program.
- Past Donors
- Chiffert Architectural Engineering & Construction Services
- K. McLean Associates, D.P.C.
- Lockwood, Kessler & Barlett, Inc. (LKB)
- The Friedenreich-Horan Family
- Petracca Design & Engineering, P.C.
- Key Civil Engineering
- The Estates of Saunderson, Hunt, and Rubler
- Hayduk Engineering, LLC
- The LiRo Group
As a member firm or individual, please consider making a donation to the scholarship program; contributions are tax deductible as the Foundation for Engineering Education (FEE), which manages the scholarship program finances, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
NYSSPE LI Chapter FE Exam Reimbursement
The Long Island Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSE) provides reimbursement of the $175 Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam fee to recent graduates or students who are close to finishing a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program in New York State and passed the NCEES FE exam during the past twelve months.
FE Exam Reimbursement Eligibility
- Candidates must have achieved a passing grade on an NCEES FE exam.
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of (within two years of degree completion) an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university in New York State.
- Candidates must have a permanent Long Island address.
- Candidates must be NSPE members or student members.
- Candidates must be endorsed by a member of the NYSSPE – Long Island Chapter.
Application Materials
- A completed FE Exam Reimbursement Application Form.
- Proof of passing grade on an NCEES FE Exam completed in the past 12 months.
Application Submission and Deadline
- To apply candidates must submit the application materials listed to the mailing address or e-mail address below. Application packages must be postmarked or e-mailed by within the twelve month period following the passed exam for consideration by the FE Exam Reimbursement Committee.
Brian M. McCaffrey, P.E. Brookhaven National Laboratory PO Box 5000, Bldg. 555 Upton, NY 19973 bmccaffrey@bnl.gov