Overview

The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry. Since the inception of the Foundation’s Fellowship program in 2008, the ACI Foundation has provided financial support, mentorship, and internship opportunities to nearly 370 students. This year the ACI Foundation was able to award 29 fellowships and 15 scholarships to students from 35 different institutions.

Who Can Apply?

• If English is not your native language, a written statement must be attached to the application attesting this proficiency.
• Eligible Countries:
  • All world countries
  • ACI Foundation Fellowships can be awarded to anyone in the world; however, you must attend a university in the Gulf Cooperation Council region during the award year (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates).
• ACI Foundation fellowships can be awarded to international students; however, you must attend a U.S. or Canadian institution during the award cycle.
• Some of the fellowships expect the awardee to complete a 10- to 12-week internship during the summer of 2024.
• Those applicants chosen as a finalist for an ACI Foundation fellowship will be notified by February 4, 2024 and must be available to attend an interview with the Scholarship Council on Sunday, March 27, 2024, at the spring ACI Concrete Convention. ACI Foundation will pay for the flight, hotel, registration, and will include a travel stipend.
• All applicants must be proficient in the English language. If English is not your native language, you can upload a copy of your TOEFL score to your application. This is optional and not required.
• The educational stipend is paid in two equal installments over the course of one year directly to the student to cover expenses related to tuition, room and board, books, student fees, etc. Receipt of stipends is contingent upon attendance at scheduled ACI Concrete Conventions during the award cycle.
• Fellowship awardees are expected to submit a written report near the end of their fellowship period describing the value of the fellowship to their personal development and to their preparation for their chosen career after graduation.

Application Procedure

• Submit your ACI Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship Program application here.
• All applicants must submit the the required documents.
• The online application process for the ACI Foundation’s 2025-2026 Fellowships and Scholarships will open on July 1, 2024, and close on November 1, 2024

What Financial Support is Available?

ACI Foundation fellowships are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a concrete-related degree or program at an accredited institution in the US, Canada, and now Mexico. Fellowships provide the following benefits:

• An educational stipend of $10,000;
• Airfare, hotel, travel stipend, and registration to attend two ACI Concrete Conventions (travel contingent upon state and country laws);
• Assignment to a mentor;
• An internship, if required; and
• Recognition at ACI Concrete Conventions, in Concrete International, and on ACI Foundation's website and social media.