The Fellowship & Scholarship at the ACI Foundation for 2027-2028 is open for international applicants. High-potential graduate and undergraduate students whose studies are related to concrete are eligible for fellowships. Annually, the ACI Foundation awards fellowships & scholarships to students with a passion for concrete to assist them in accomplishing their educational and career goals. During the award year, the student must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student as determined by the institution or university.

About ACI Foundation:

The American Concrete Institute (ACI)  established the ACI Foundation as a non-profit organization to promote progress, innovation, and collaboration through research and scholarships, as well as to serve the industry by establishing and distributing fellowships and scholarships to high-potential students in concrete-related graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Important Details:

• Application Open: 1 July, 2026
• Application Deadline: 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)
• Organized by: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation
• Type of Scholarship & Fellowship: Fully funded
• Eligible Nationalities: Open for All
• The Award Cycle: 2027 fall semester through the 2028 spring semester

Benefits of ACI Foundation Scholarship & Fellowship

• Appropriate acknowledgment in Concrete International magazine and on the Foundation website
• 5,000 USD for scholarships and 10,000 USD for a fellowship educational stipend for tuition, lodging, books, and materials;
• Travel expenses and registration fees to two ACI conferences are covered (scholarship finalists must attend the Spring ACI Convention to be interviewed and have the option of being assigned a Convention Guide)
• Assistance is provided in locating an industry mentor.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria for this opportunity:

Fellowship:

• International students may be eligible for ACI Foundation fellowships, but you must enroll in a Canadian or American university during the award cycle.
• During the summer of 2027, some fellowships require the recipient to complete a 10- to 12-week internship.
• Applicants who are selected as finalists for an ACI Foundation fellowship must be available to appear in person for an interview with the Scholarship Council at the time and location to be announced, typically at the spring ACI Concrete Convention. Finalists will be notified by first week of February. The airfare, hotel stay, registration fee, and travel stipend will all be covered by the ACI Foundation.
• English language proficiency is a requirement for all applicants. You can upload a copy of your TOEFL score to your application if English is not your first language. This is not necessary and is optional.
• The educational stipend is payable to the student in two equal installments over the course of a year to cover costs such as tuition, room and board, books, student fees, and other related expenses. Attendance at scheduled ACI Concrete Conventions during the award cycle is required to receive stipends.
• Near the end of the fellowship period, recipients of fellowships are required to submit a written report outlining how the fellowship contributed to their personal growth and career preparation.

Scholarships:

• International students are eligible for ACI Foundation scholarships unless the award sponsor specifies a particular region or field of study.
  The application period runs from the 2027 fall semester through the 2028 spring semester.
• For the duration of the award cycle, you must be enrolled full-time in a master’s or PhD program to qualify for a graduate scholarship. Applicants must not have already completed the second year of a master’s program or the fourth year of a PhD program.
• The applicant must be a full-time undergraduate at the time of application and throughout the award cycle to be eligible for an undergraduate scholarship.
• The financial aid/registrar office of the institution where the study program will be pursued will receive the scholarship stipend in two equal payments over the course of a year. The recipient’s educational institution account will then receive the funds.

Required Documents

1. Contact and educational details about the applicant.
2. An essay of 500 words describing your interest in the concrete field
3. Official transcripts — written in English and graded on a 4.0 scale
4. Two endorsements. (one MUST be an ACI member)

• A resume in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format is required.
• Before closing the platform, remember to save your data at the end of each web application session.
• By the application deadline, you must submit all application materials, including endorsements and transcripts.
• All materials must be provided online. Except for official transcripts, which may be mailed, no hard copies will be accepted.

Download the PDF file containing complete information on the required documents.

How to Apply?

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For further information about Fellowships & Scholarship at the ACI Foundation for the years 2027-2028, please refer to the ACI Foundation’s website.

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