Fellowships and Scholarships
Forecasted
Fellowships and Scholarships support undergraduate and graduate students with concrete-related educational expenses and opportunities for industry engagement to help them pursue long-term concrete careers.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now closed, replacing the previous notice that applications were open for 2027–2028. Applications for the 2028–2029 academic year will open on July 1, 2027.
Funder: American Concrete Institute Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Fellowships: $10,000 USD; scholarships: $5,000 USD; Student Excellence Awards: $5,000–$7,000 USD, plus specified travel benefits
Summary: Educational awards support high-potential undergraduate and graduate students preparing for long-term careers in the concrete industry.
Key Information: Fellowship applicants must attend an accredited institution in the United States or Canada during the award cycle.
Description
The ACI Foundation’s Fellowships and Scholarships program supports high-potential students in concrete-related undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Awards help cover tuition, residence, books, and materials while encouraging students to pursue long-term careers serving the concrete industry. Supported fields include concrete design, materials, construction, education, structural engineering, and concrete industry management.
The program includes fellowships, scholarships, and regional Student Excellence Awards for the Middle East and North Africa and Saudi Arabia. Fellowships combine educational support with participation in ACI conventions, while Student Excellence Awards also support conference participation and travel for ACI certification. Recipients receive recognition in Concrete International magazine and on the Foundation website. Fellowship and excellence award recipients may also request an industry mentor.
