CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 EOY AND YEOY!
The ASCE Austin Branch is proud to recognize two outstanding members of the local engineering community with its 2026 annual awards. RJ Endsley has been named the 2026 Engineer of the Year. As Central Texas Market Leader at Halff, RJ is known for his strong leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to the profession. In addition to his work advancing infrastructure projects across the region, he has spent more than a decade mentoring engineering students through ASCE and actively contributes to several local organizations focused on infrastructure, policy, and community stewardship.
The Branch also congratulates Aleesha Toteja, the 2026 Young Engineer of the Year. A project manager at Halff, Aleesha has quickly made a meaningful impact through both her professional work and her dedication to community service. She serves as the ASCE Austin Branch Community Service Co-Chair and is involved with Engineers Without Borders and the Halff Community Initiative, helping support local nonprofits and community-focused projects across the region.
Together, RJ and Aleesha represent the talent, leadership, and service that make the Austin engineering community so strong.
ASCE 2026 Spring Scholarships
The Austin Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is proud to announce the availability of four (4) scholarships in amounts of $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, and $500. The Austin Branch encourages all interested students who meet the requirements to apply!
Requirements for application:
● University of Texas at Austin or Texas State University student registered for the Spring 2026 semester.
● Undergraduate enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering currently classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior. (Even those who are graduating at the end of spring are eligible to apply!)
● Member in the ASCE Student Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin or Texas State University. Active participation is encouraged.
● Not a previous recipient of the Austin Branch Spring Scholarship for any of the past 5 years.
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.
Recipients will be notified of their selection by March 20, and will be invited to attend the April Austin ASCE Branch Luncheon on April 21st to be recognized.
See more details in the Spring 2026 Application Form linked below. Please direct questions to ASCE Austin Branch Scholarship Committee: scholarships@austinasce.org.
ASCE YMF 2026 Spring Scholarship
The Austin Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Younger Member Forum is proud to announce the availability of the 2026 Spring Scholarship. Scholarships awarded will be up to $900. Applications are due April 10th at 5 PM. Please note that the scholarship is limited to the first 40 applicants.
Applicants must fulfill the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
Current senior at a attend high school in ASCE’s Austin Branch region (Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lampasas, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, San Saba, Travis, and Williamson counties in Central Texas).
Individuals who will enroll in a full-time degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in the United States in Fall 2026 in the Civil Engineering, STEM, or related field are eligible for this award.
Applications must be received by April 10, 2026 at 5 PM.
Scholarship recipients will be notified the second week of May 2026. Though every effort will be made to adhere to this schedule, dates are subject to change. Applicants will be notified of any date changes.
Please see the below FAQ for frequently asked questions and reach out to ymfscholarship@austinasce.org with any additional questions.
