ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships 2026 , USA (Fully Funded)

The ACI Foundation offers a wide range of prestigious fellowships, scholarships, and student excellence awards for high-potential undergraduate and graduate students pursuing concrete-related degree programs. These competitive awards support students academically and professionally while strengthening future leadership within the concrete and construction industries. The ACI Foundation awards provide generous financial stipends, international recognition, and funded travel to major ACI Concrete Conventions.

ACI Foundation Fellowships

• $10,000 USD educational stipend
• Covers tuition, housing, books, and academic materials
• Fully funded travel to two ACI Concrete Conventions
• Recognition in Concrete International magazine and ACI Foundation website
• Possible 10–12 week paid internship (for selected fellowships)

Student Excellence Awards (Middle East Region)

MENA Student Excellence Award

• $7,000 USD stipend
• Travel to:

1. One North American ACI Concrete Convention
2. One ACI Middle East Conference
3. ACI certification activities in the Middle East

Saudi Arabia Student Excellence Award

• $5,000 USD stipend
• Same international travel and professional benefits as MENA award

ACI Foundation Scholarships

• $5,000 USD educational stipend
• Funds paid directly to the student’s institution
• Recognition in Concrete International magazine

• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Graduate (Master’s)
• Doctoral (PhD)

Applicants must be enrolled in concrete-related academic programs, including but not limited to:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Concrete Materials & Technology
• Infrastructure & Transportation Engineering

• Open to U.S. and international students
• International students must study at an institution in the United States, Canada, or Mexico
• Middle East–specific awards available for MENA and Saudi Arabia region students
• Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

General Eligibility

• Enrollment in a concrete-related degree program
• Full-time student during the current academic year
• Strong academic performance
• English language proficiency (TOEFL optional)

Graduate Scholarships

• Master’s students: not beyond second year
• PhD students: not beyond fourth year

Undergraduate Scholarships

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student

Additional Fellowship Requirements

• Submission of two endorsements (one must be from an ACI member)
• Availability to attend mandatory interviews at the Spring ACI Convention

All applications are submitted online through the ACI Foundation portal.

Required Application Documents:

• Applicant contact and educational information
• Resume (PDF or DOC/DOCX)
• 500-word essay
• Official academic transcripts (English, 4.0 scale)
• Two endorsements (one from an ACI member)

Key Application Timeline:

• Award Cycle: Fall– Spring 
• Finalist Notification: February 
• Mandatory Interviews: March 29 
• Travel expenses covered by ACI Foundation

Note: 

• Stipends are paid in two equal installments over one year and are contingent upon attendance at scheduled ACI conventions.
• Deadlines may vary always check official website for latest updatess.

Awardee Responsibilities

• Attend required ACI Concrete Conventions
• Participate in interviews and professional events
• Submit a final written report describing academic and career impact of the award