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Scholarship Information
The Georgia Section of ASHE awards two named scholarships to college students pursuing a degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or other transportation or construction related fields from a Georgia school. These scholarships would not be possible without the support of the ASHE and engineering community in the form of donations and the sponsorship and attendance at our ASHE social fundraisers held throughout the year. For more information about either of these awards, follow the links below.
The scholarship was christened the Jim McGee scholarship by the ASHE Board
in 2004 after the passing of Jim McGee. Jim McGee was known for his
wisdom, judgment, professionalism and integrity. During his 45 years in the
transportation industry, Mr. McGee contributed to countless projects that
were vital to the success of Georgia's infrastructure.
From 1951 to 1955, Mr. McGee served in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator. After his service
in the armed forces, Mr. McGee received bachelors and masters degrees in
Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. While working on his masters, he
began a career of 32 years with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
While at the Department, his responsibilities included Senior Materials Test
Engineer, State Highway Maintenance Engineer, Director of Administration in
the Office of State Aid, Director of Planning and Programming, and Deputy
Commissioner. Following his distinguished career in the public sector, Mr.
McGee entered the consulting engineering practice, where he was essential to
the growth and success of the transportation department at Jordan, Jones,
and Goulding. In 2002, he co-founded McGee Partners, where he served as
Chairman and CEO.
Jim McGee was a skillful engineer, a good businessman,
a devoted family man, and a true friend to many.
1. The applicant must be enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University or Georgia Southern University.
2. The applicant must be in either the third or fourth year of a four-year program or the second year of a two-year program and not graduating in December of the submission year.
3. The applicant is eligible to receive the award only once.
4. The applicant must submit a completed application and a copy of their college transcript. Resumes may also be included, but are not required.
The two recipients of the 2011 Jim McGee Scholarship are Phillip Cherry and Gregory Macfarlane. They are both students at Georgia Tech and each received scholarships in the amount of $1500.
Mohammed “Babs” Abubakari was highly respected by the engineering community for his integrity and fairness to all. He was known as a man of high moral and ethical character and he always had a smile on his face. Babs was a kind man with words of encouragement for everyone he met. He lived every moment with passion, respect, grace and dignity.
Babs was born in Ghana, West Africa and had a passion for soccer early in his life. This passion continued on into his adult life where he played recreational soccer and was the coach for many boys and girls teams in the Roswell community. His coaching philosophy was to provide a learning and fun soccer environment for youth players; instill the passion and love for the game to his players; drive and push them to be competitive and be the best; and treat them with respect and dignity. The principles of this philosophy transcended into his professional and personal life as well. Babs was always one to give back to his community. In addition to family life, work and coaching, Babs also was active in ASHE and the Atlanta Ghanaian community.
Babs graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering in December of 1988 and began his career with GDOT in June of 1989. He started out in District 6 as a Transportation Engineer II on the two-year training program, then he advanced to the Office of Urban Design, where he became a Design Engineer 3. In 1995, he successfully passed the Professional Engineers examination and obtained his P.E. license. In 2001, Babs was selected to be the Assistant Office Head of the Office of Consultant Design. His commitment to GDOT led him to a transfer to the Office of Road Design. In January 2005, he was named Office Head of the Office of Consultant Design.
Babs Abubakari embodied what it meant to be a good manager while still producing excellent results. He was a great leader, mentor, family man, friend and coach, active ASHE member, and is missed by many. The Babs Abubakari Scholarship is rewarded to a recipient pursuing a civil engineering degree from his alma mater in honor of the life Babs lived as well as for the contributions he made in the transportation community. His contributions to ASHE, GDOT, and his community will be long lasting and his loss will be felt for years to come.
Applications must be received no later than November 17th, 2011* will official transcripts to be received no later than December 2nd. The scholarship will be awarded at the January 2012 luncheon (Exact date TBD).
* NOTE: The application deadline has been extended from November 9th, 2011.
