Establsihed by a donor and long-time member of ACI 201, who wishes to support improving the durability of concrete, by encouraging students to engage in this aspect of concrete. The ACI 201 Undergraduate Concrete Durability Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who is in a degree program that covers concrete construction, design, education, or materials, and that demonstrates an interest in durability.
The research fund seeks to advance the concrete industry through supporting concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures in coordination with ACI Committees.
The American Concrete Institute financially supports the operations of the ACI Foundation in full. By contributing to the ACI Foundation's General Fund, you provide additional funds that staff can direct to where it is needed most - for increased support of mission-related initiatives or enhanced programs and operations.
Help support ACI's expanding focus on technology and innovation. The ACI Foundation collaborates with the concrete community to identify technologies and innovations that provide needed solutions for the concrete industry and helps implement their use when appropriate.
Invest in students' dreams and the future of our industry. It's expensive for students to pursue higher education without additional assistance; help fill this financial gap for deserving students by donating to the scholarship fund. Based on essays, submitted data, and endorsements, scholarship and fellowship recipients who appear to have the strongest combination for professional success in the concrete industry will be selected to receive college funding.
This scholarship was established in memory of petrographer and ACI Honorary Member Bernard Erlin in recognition of his lifetime of contributions to the concrete industry and ACI. The Bernard Erlin Memorial Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to deserving undergraduate, graduate, and Ph. D. students studying in a concrete materials-related degree program.
This rebate fund was established for the recognition and appreciation of the service of United States military veterans, and to help meet the demand for ACI-certified construction workers. The $125,000 donation from CMEC Holdings, Inc. will provide financial aid to veterans seeking ACI certifications to further their careers in the concrete industry - and will continue to do so until the funds are depleted.
Any United States veteran (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard) with proof of an honorable discharge is eligible for a $250 rebate on all first-time ACI certifications as the result of exams administrered on or after June 1, 2018.
Established to honor Don's generosity and service during his building career. The Don Marks Memorial Fellowship provides support to students seeking a builder's "hands-on" career in the concrete construction industry. Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students enrolling in a Masters program with an interest in construction.
The award was established to honor the distinguished career of ACI Past President, James K. Wight who not only excelled in reinforced concrete design and contributed to advancing the ACI 318 code but also encouraged and influenced many students in their pursuit of design.
The Kenneth C. Hover Honorary Fellowship has been established to honor Ken's many contributions to educating and mentoring students. Ken is a retired professor of civil and environmental engineering (CEE) at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where his teaching and research focus on concrete materials, design, and construction. He is a past President and Honorary Member of ACI. This award will be given to a graduate or undergraduate student studying in any concrete-related degree program.
The Ramón L. Carrasquillo Honorary Fellowship honors the brilliant life, leadership, and generosity of Ramón. He was a globally recognized expert in concrete materials, construction, and structural engineering. This Fellowship will support graduate students in a degree program related to concrete with structural, architectural, or materials engineering emphasis with a high level of interest in using applied research to solve a problem.
Honoring former ACI President Richard Stehly. It is awarded to undergraduate students with a study program in the area of concrete with an emphasis on structural design, materials, or construction, and whose activities and study include the sustainability of concrete.
This fellowship was established in memory of past ACI President Robert F. Mast in recognition of his lifetime of contributions to ACI and the concrete industry. The Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student studying structural engineering with an emphasis on reinforced concrete design or precast/prestressed concrete design. Preference will be given to students with an undergraduate degree in architectural engineering or architecture.
Established to honor Johnston, a Fellow of ACI and a mentor to many engineers, Johnston brought a wealth of field experience as well as technical knowledge to ACI and ACI Committee 347, Formwork for Concrete. Johnston's widow, Jane, and Johnston's former employer, Crimson Engineering Associates, Inc., want to encourage students enrolled in civil structural engineering and construction to follow in the footsteps of Roger Johnston.
The Ronald G. Burg Leadership Fellowship has been established to honor Ron's many contributions to the concrete industry. As ACI's Executive Vice President, his visionary leadership has initiated substantial positive changes in ACI, one of which was strengthening the ACI Foundation, its impact, and culture of philanthropy within the ACI community. The fellowship will be awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student studying in any concrete-related degree program.
Established by Dr. Surendra P. Shah, Presidential Distinguished Professor at the University of Texas, and Walter P. Murphy Emeritus Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University and other community donors. Their intent is to encourage innovation in concrete materials. The S.P. Shah Fellowship will be awarded to a deserving PhD candidate who is an active student member of ACI and has a passionate interest in concrete materials.
Support students who are excited to take on leadership roles in ACI. The S805 Committee is led by students, who often don't have the means to travel to conventions to participate in person. Donating to this fund will benefit S805 student leaders by awarding them a travel stipend. Suggested donation is $1,000.
The ACI Foundation's proactive, forward-thinking, and collaborative focus offers those who are passionate about their work and legacy in the concrete industry a way to contribute to the future. By donating to the ACI Foundation Sustaining Fund you will help the ACI Foundation give back to the concrete industry for years to come.
Support young professionals who want to engage with the industry at ACI conventions. Your donation will offset the ACI convention registration cost for young professionals, who often don't have the support to attend conventions. Donations to this fund will boost the current Women in ACI Young Professional Registration awards, allowing their program to award more young professionals. Suggested donation is $1,000.
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