Mattei, who died in 2003, left behind significant legacies at Wilkes and in Pennsylvania’s transportation system. He was an assistant professor of environmental science and head coach of the men’s lacrosse team at Wilkes University for many years. Mattei also served as the PennDOT District 4-0 Engineer from 1986 to 2003. During this time, he made valuable contributions to the transportation industry in the state. He was responsible for many notable projects, including Interstate 81 Montage Mountain Interchange that was dedicated in his name.

 

Mattei’s wife, Dwaine Mattei, of Forty Fort, Pa., is a Wilkes University alumna from the Class of 1974.

 

First established in 2005, The Charles Mattei Scholarship has provided two $1,250 scholarships annually to Wilkes students pursuing engineering degrees. In accepting the scholarship on behalf of the University, Wilkes President Tim Gilmour, said, “The establishment of the Mattei Scholarship as an endowed scholarship ensures that generations of students will benefit from a scholarship in Chuck Mattei’s memory. We are extremely grateful to the American Society of Highway Engineers for their commitment to Mr. Mattei’s memory and to our students.”

 

Recipients of The Charles Mattei Scholarship must demonstrate strong academic performance with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and show evidence of service to the community and others. Students from northeast Pennsylvania are given special consideration in awarding the scholarship. Funds for the scholarship are raised through the annual ASHE Northeast Pennsylvania Golf Tournament. The success of the tournament has provided money to establish an endowed scholarship fund.

 

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