Difference Makers in Our Communities
Tighe & Bond’s passionate and generous staff believes in helping others and serving the communities in which they live and work. Whether it is championing fundraising programs, volunteering on community Boards after the work day ends, or leading STEM education to garner interest in the next generation of engineers, designers, planners, and environmental specialists, their efforts are visible regularly. In addition to the generosity of our staff, making corporate donations to local communities has long been a hallmark.
Team Tighe & Bond cyclists raise research funds for the Pan Mass Challenge and the National Brain Tumor Ride.
Our Make a Difference Program
At Tighe & Bond, giving back to the community is more than just a year’s end event. We even have a program dedicated to giving back: our Make a Difference Program is our approach to employee community service recognition by encouraging employees to volunteer their time and talents for the benefit of local communities.
Part of our team of volunteers for the Source to Sea Environmental Cleanup along the Connecticut River.
As part of the program, employees can earn an extra day of PTO. Tighe & Bond will also make a donation to the organization of choice when an employee logs at least 100 hours of community service over the course of a year.
Staff from our New York office ran the annual fundraising 5K, the Shamrock Run, in Kingston, NY.
Scholarship Programs
National Student Organization Scholarships
As part of our inclusion efforts, we support national student organizations for underrepresented students who are pursuing degrees and careers in STEM. These annual scholarships foster a relationship between the student organizations and our firm’s culture and values.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
We proudly sponsor annual named scholarships through the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), one of the largest student-governed organizations in the U.S. dedicated to supporting Black students and professionals in engineering and technology. Through these scholarships, we’re committed to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders—encouraging academic excellence, providing mentorship, and helping advance NSBE’s mission to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who positively impact their communities.
Visit the NSBE website for more information.
Interested in applying? Our scholarship for Spring 2025 is live April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025!
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)
We support the LGBTQ+ community in science, technology, engineering, and math by sponsoring a scholarship through Out in STEM (oSTEM). This organization is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM by fostering an inclusive community, promoting professional growth, and creating opportunities for advocacy and leadership. Through safe spaces and strong networks, oSTEM connects students and professionals to help them thrive.
Visit the oSTEM website for more information.
Interested in applying? Our scholarship for Spring 2025 is live April 14, 2025 – May 18, 2025!
Educational Scholarships
We are dedicated to supporting the next generation of engineers and the professionals who mentor them by investing in scholarships and awards that recognize outstanding students and educators.
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tighe & Bond Excellence in Teaching Award
An endowed scholarship that is awarded every two years to a professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department who demonstrates exceptional dedication to student engagement, innovative teaching, and career mentorship. - Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tighe & Bond Named Scholarship
An endowed scholarship is awarded annually to a student pursuing a degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, that recognizes academic excellence and dedication to the field. - Boston Architectural College
Halvorson | Tighe & Bond Studio Named Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture, that supports the next generation of design professionals who shape the built environment. - University of Massachusetts Lowell
River Hawk Scholars Program Scholarship
Awarded to students in the River Hawk Scholars Program pursuing a degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, that helps to advance future leaders in STEM.
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Past Presidents George McDonnell, Phil Sheridan and Ed Bayon.
For over 20 years, we have honored the legacy of our past leaders by supporting the next generation of engineers through annual scholarships. These leaders played a vital role in shaping our long-term success, and that impact continues through this commitment to education. These scholarships provide financial assistance to talented students pursuing careers in civil and environmental engineering.
Visit the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for more information.
- George H. McDonnell Memorial Scholarship (Established 1996)
Awarded annually to students from South Hadley, MA and are pursuing a degree in civil or environmental engineering. - Edward J. Bayon Memorial Scholarship (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to Holyoke High School graduates in Massachusetts that are committed to a four-year college and majoring in civil engineering or another related field. - Philip W. Sheridan Memorial Scholarship (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to high school seniors in Hampden or Hampshire Massachusetts counties that are committed to a four-year college and majoring in civil engineering or another related field.
