For exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in concrete-related fields, such as civil engineering, construction engineering, materials science, and structural engineering, the ACI Foundation offers a wide range of distinguished fellowships, scholarships, and student excellence awards. These fiercely contested scholarships are intended to help students thrive academically and prepare them for leadership positions in the global concrete and construction sectors by offering both financial support and professional development.
Recipients of ACI Foundation awards not only get substantial financial stipends but also international recognition within the American Concrete Institute (ACI) community and the larger construction industry. Many prizes also include fully supported travel opportunities to major ACI Concrete Conventions, where students can attend technical seminars, network with professionals, researchers, and industry leaders, and learn about the most recent advancements in concrete technology. Through these initiatives, the ACI Foundation contributes significantly to the development of up-and-coming talent and the advancement of the concrete industry globally.
Host Country: USA
University: USA Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Subject: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Design and Material Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Engineering
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
General Eligibility
- Enrolled in a concrete-related academic degree program
- Registered as a full-time student during the current academic year
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement
- English language proficiency required (TOEFL optional)
Graduate Scholarships
- Master’s students: must not be beyond their second year of study
- PhD students: must not be beyond their fourth year of study
Undergraduate Scholarships
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student
Additional Fellowship Requirements
- Submission of two endorsement letters, with at least one from an ACI member
- Ability to attend mandatory interviews during the Spring ACI Concrete Convention
Benefits:
ACI Foundation Fellowships
- $10,000 USD educational stipend
- Financial support for tuition, housing, textbooks, and academic materials
- Fully funded travel to two ACI Concrete Conventions
- Official recognition in Concrete International magazine and on the ACI Foundation website
- Opportunity for a paid 10–12 week internship for selected fellowship recipients
Student Excellence Awards (Middle East Region)
MENA Student Excellence Award
- $7,000 USD stipend
- Funded travel to:
- One ACI Concrete Convention in North America
- One ACI Middle East Conference
- ACI certification activities in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia Student Excellence Award
- $5,000 USD stipend
- Includes the same international travel and professional development benefits as the MENA award
ACI Foundation Scholarships
- $5,000 USD educational grant
- Funds are paid directly to the student’s academic institution
- Recognition in Concrete International magazine
Deadline: 29 March 2026
