ACI Foundation Scholarships

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  No. of Scholarships

  Offer around 40-50 Awards Annually

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  Host Country

  United States

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  Level

  Undergraduate & Graduate

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  Courses

  Concrete-Related Fields

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  Benefits

  Fully Funded

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  Application Window

  July 1st to November 1st, annually

Benefits

The ACI Foundation has two main awards: Fellowships and Scholarships, and each comes with its own benefits:

ACI Foundation Fellowships (for study in US, Canada, or Mexico)

• Educational Stipend: $10,000 USD to cover tuition, accommodation & board, books, and student fees.
• Travel and Attendance: Paid airline, accommodation, travel stipend, and registration for two ACI Concrete Conventions held within the award year. Fellowship finalists are also invited to the Spring ACI Convention for an interview, with travel expenses reimbursed.
• Mentorship: Assigned to an industry mentor for advice and networking.
• Internships: Opportunities for a 10- to 12-week summer internship, as required by the fellowship or desired by the grantee.
• Recognition: At ACI Concrete Conventions, in Concrete International magazine, and on the ACI Foundation's website and social media platforms.

ACI Foundation Scholarships (for study in US, Canada, or Mexico)

• Educational stipend: $5,000 USD (certain scholarships may be provided in CAD).
• Recognition: Concrete International magazine, as well as the ACI Foundation's website and social media.

ACI Foundation Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Fellowships

• Educational stipend:  $10,000 USD is paid as an educational stipend.
• Travel and attendance: Paid airfare, lodging, travel stipend, and registration for two ACI Concrete Conventions (one in North America for an interview and one in the Middle East), as well as travel within the Middle East region for ACI certification.
• Mentorship involves linking mentors in the industry.
• Recognition: Concrete International magazine and the ACI Foundation's website both recognized the achievement.

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizens' key eligibility conditions are:

• Nationality: Generally unrestricted, which means Pakistani citizens can apply.
• Academic Status: Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (Master's or PhD) as specified by the university for the duration of the award year.
• Field of Study: Pursuing a degree or program that is directly relevant to concrete. Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Materials Science, Architecture, and other related topics are included.
• University Location:
  • For most ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships: You need to be studying at or accepted into a recognized university in the U.S. or Canada (some also cover Mexico).
  • For the ACI Foundation Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Fellowship: You have to be studying at a school in a participating MENA country.
• Academic Performance: You need to show strong academic results to apply.
• English Proficiency: All applicants should be good at English. If English isn’t your first language, you might need a written note that proves your skills or a copy of your TOEFL score (this is optional).
• Endorsements: Applicants need two endorsements, and at least one has to be from an ACI member. The second can come from your employer (if possible) or a teacher.
• Previous Awards: Each student can only get one fellowship and one scholarship from the ACI Foundation while studying.