The ACI Foundation is accepting applications for 50 awards for full-time undergraduate and graduate students in concrete-related degree programs. Fellowships provide US$10,000 plus travel to two ACI conventions; scholarships provide US$5,000. Apply by 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Quick answer
Yes—the ACI Foundation 2027–2028 application cycle is open. Applicants submit one online application for its fellowships and scholarships. Every applicant must be a full-time student in a concrete-related degree during the fall-to-spring award cycle. Fellowship applicants must attend an accredited institution in the United States or Canada during that cycle.
Key details
| Program status | Open for the 2027–2028 academic award cycle |
|---|---|
| Host | ACI Foundation, a nonprofit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute |
| Country / location | United States-based program. Fellowship applicants must study at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada during the award cycle. |
| Eligible nationalities | Not listed on the general official eligibility page. Some named awards have geographic conditions. |
| Career / degree level | Full-time undergraduate or graduate students in concrete-related programs |
| Duration | The fall-through-spring semester period of the 2027–2028 standard academic year |
| Application fee | Not listed by the official source |
| English test | English proficiency is required. A TOEFL score may be uploaded by non-native English speakers, but it is optional and not required. |
| Deadline | 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Application | Official ACI Foundation application portal |
Funding and benefits
Fellowship recipients
- US$10,000 educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials.
- Paid travel to two ACI Concrete Conventions, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
- Recognition in Concrete International magazine and on the Foundation website.
Scholarship recipients
- US$5,000 educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials.
- Recognition in Concrete International and on the Foundation website.
Separate Middle East Student Excellence Awards advertise different funding and location rules; this article focuses on the main Fellowships & Scholarships application linked above.
Eligibility requirements
- Be a full-time student during the 2027–2028 award cycle.
- Be enrolled in a concrete-related undergraduate or graduate degree during the fall-through-spring standard academic year.
- For a fellowship, attend an accredited institute or university in the United States or Canada during the award cycle.
- Be proficient in English.
- Meet any extra conditions attached to the named award for which you are considered.
Required documents
- A current résumé.
- A 500-word essay explaining your interest in a long-term career in the concrete industry.
- Official transcripts from every previously and currently attended university or institute.
- English-language transcripts adjusted to a 4.0 grading scale; WES evaluations are accepted.
- Two endorsements demonstrating suitability. One endorser must be an ACI member; endorsers cannot be students or family members.
- Optional TOEFL score if English is not your native language.
How to apply
- Read the official eligibility and document rules.
- Open the official application portal and start the 2027–2028 application.
- Complete the form and upload the résumé, 500-word essay, and any optional TOEFL result.
- Arrange official transcripts from every institution early enough to arrive before the deadline.
- Enter two eligible endorsers, ensuring at least one is an ACI member.
- Review all sections and submit a complete application before 11:59 p.m. EDT on 1 November 2026.
The portal allows applicants to save, edit, and update work until the deadline.
Important dates
- 1 July 2026: applications opened.
- 1 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT: applications close; incomplete or late submissions are not considered.
- Mid-November 2026 to early February 2027: application review.
- First week of February 2027: fellowship finalists are notified and invited to interview.
- Early April 2027: awardees are notified after the spring ACI Concrete Convention.
Countdown to 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Selection notes
Applications are reviewed from mid-November through early February. Fellowship finalists must attend an in-person interview at the spring ACI Concrete Convention; the fellowship program pays travel, subject to current state, national, and international laws and regulations. ACI says it can provide a visa letter for convention travel. Visa-fee reimbursement is conditional and restricted under its published travel policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ACI Foundation application open?
Yes. Both the ACI Foundation website and its official application portal state that the 2027–2028 cycle is open.
How much funding is available?
Fellowships provide US$10,000 plus paid travel to two ACI conventions. Scholarships provide US$5,000.
Can international students apply?
The general page does not list a citizenship restriction. Fellowship candidates must attend an accredited US or Canadian institution during the award cycle, and individual awards may impose additional geographic conditions.
Is TOEFL required?
No. English proficiency is required, but the official page says a TOEFL score is optional for non-native English speakers.
Is there an application fee?
The official sources reviewed do not list an application fee.
Can I send my own transcript?
No. ACI states that official transcripts received directly from students are not accepted.
Official sources
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Verification disclaimer: ScholarshipHubNow checked this article against official ACI Foundation and American Concrete Institute sources on 9 September 2026. Requirements and travel rules can change. Confirm the latest details in the official portal before submitting. Any item not stated by the official source is identified as “not listed.”
