The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year. A total of 48 annual awards are available in this award cycle.

ACI Foundation fellowships are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a concrete-related degree at an accredited institution in the US, Canada, or Mexico. Students in eligible countries can apply for the ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award and the Saudi Arabia Student Excellence Award. Students must obtain two endorsements, with one being from an ACI member. 

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  
• Recognition at ACI Concrete Conventions, in Concrete International, on ACI Foundation’s website, and social media  

ACI Foundation scholarships are also offered to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a concrete-related degree. International students are eligible to apply for all scholarships that are not region-specific as defined by the sponsor. Among other requirements, students must obtain two endorsements, with one of the endorsements being from an ACI member. Each ACI Foundation scholarship includes an educational stipend of $5,000 USD (two of the scholarships are paid in $CAD), and recognition in Concrete International and on the ACI Foundation’s website and social media. 

The purpose of the ACI Foundation’s student fellowship and scholarship program is to identify, attract, and develop outstanding professionals for future careers in the concrete industry. 

The deadline for this application period is November 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The full award cycle covers the 2026 fall semester through the 2027 spring semester. Additional application details are available at acifoundation.org/scholarships.