Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a full-time student, enrolled in a concrete related degree during the award cycle, which is the fall through spring semester of the standard academic year.
• Fellowship applicants must attend an accredited institute or university in the United States or Canada during the award cycle to be considered for an award.
• Be proficient in the English language.
  • If English is not your native language, you can upload a copy of your TOEFL score to your application. This is optional and not required.

Application Requirements

• Current resume.
• A 500-word essay describing your interest in a long-term career in the concrete industry.
• Official transcripts must be submitted from all previously and presently attended universities/institutes.
  • Official transcripts must be in the English language and adjusted to a 4.0 grading scale. WES evaluations are accepted.
  • Late transcripts will not be accepted.
  • Transcripts received directly from students will not be accepted.
• Supply two endorsements that show your suitability to receive this award.
  • One endorsement MUST be an ACI member.
  • Endorsers cannot be students or family members.

Finalist Requirements

• Finalists MUST attend the spring ACI Concrete Convention for their in-person interview.
  • Travel is paid by the fellowship program.
  • All travel is subject to, and contingent on, current state, country and international laws and regulations.

VISA Information

Students who require a VISA letter:

ACI Foundation can provide a VISA letter to students trying to obtain a travel VISA to attend ACI Conventions. Visa application fees are traditionally an expense which ACI Foundation will reimburse as part of the Fellowship, however, there are several restrictions to this. Specifically, because all ACI Foundation travel is subject to, and contingent on, current state, country and international laws and regulations, we do not reimburse visa application fees for individuals who will not be approved under the same.

Currently, the June 9, 2025 U.S. White House Executive Order, which restricts entry of individuals from certain countries. Currently, we are only reimbursing visa application fees (regardless of outcome) for individuals who are not subject to the travel ban. ACI Foundation will not reimburse the fees for a rejected application.