Offered by the ACI Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the American Concrete Institute—these prestigious fellowships, scholarships, and student excellence awards are designed for high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students pursuing concrete-related degree programs. Beyond financial support, recipients gain international professional recognition, industry networking opportunities, and funded participation in major ACI Concrete Conventions.
For students comparing engineering scholarships in the USA for international students, fully funded Master’s scholarships in civil engineering, or PhD fellowships in construction materials and structural engineering, the ACI Foundation program combines academic funding with direct industry engagement—an uncommon advantage in technical fields.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: United States
- Host Institutions: Accredited universities in the USA, Canada, or Mexico
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Fields of Study: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering
- Funding Type: Fully Funded (Fellowships) / Partial to Fully Funded (Scholarships & Regional Awards)
- Eligible Applicants: Domestic and International Students
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Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must be enrolled in concrete-related academic programs, including:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Concrete Materials & Technology
- Infrastructure & Transportation Engineering
Programs must demonstrate a direct connection to concrete science, materials, or structural applications.
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Benefits
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
- Recognition on the ACI Foundation website
- Potential 10–12 week paid internship (selected fellowships)
These fellowships are among the most competitive fully funded engineering fellowships in the USA focused on construction materials and infrastructure innovation.
Student Excellence Awards (Middle East Region)
MENA Student Excellence Award
- $7,000 USD stipend
- Travel to:
- One North American ACI Concrete Convention
- One ACI Middle East Conference
- ACI certification activities in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia Student Excellence Award
- $5,000 USD stipend
- Same international travel and professional development benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements
- Enrollment in a concrete-related degree program
- Full-time student during the academic year
- Strong academic performance
- English language proficiency (TOEFL optional but may be required by institution)
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
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Application Procedure
All applications must be submitted online through the official ACI Foundation portal.
Required Documents
- Applicant contact and academic information
- Resume (PDF or DOC/DOCX format)
- 500-word personal essay
- Official academic transcripts (English, 4.0 scale)
- Two endorsements (one from an ACI member)
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