American Coal Ash Association Educational Foundation

The American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) Educational Foundation is a financially self-sustaining, not-for-profit organization which promotes understanding of CCP management and utilization through communications and outreach initiatives that are aimed at government and industry decision makers and the public too. Foundation initiatives consist of awarding university level scholarships, development and distribution of educational materials, financial support for research, and sponsorship of CCP forums. Please visit the ACAA website for more information: www.acaa-usa.org/About-ACAA/Educational-Foundation.

Architectural Precast Association

Tom Cory was a founding member of the APA and in his honor, the APA developed the Tom Cory Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to one deserving student in an architecture program. If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, please contact us at https://www.archprecast.org/tom-cory-scholarship/.

Arkansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association

ARMCA is offering one scholarship for $1000 to a student who meets the requirements that follow: 1) attend a college or vocational educational institution; 2) high school graduate; and 3) child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of an employee of a current member of the Arkansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association (both ready mix producer and associate members). Visit their website at https://concretearkansas.org/Scholarships for more details or to apply.

CRSI Education & Research Foundation Scholarship Programs

The CRSI Education & Research Foundation is offering two types of scholarship programs to students seeking their degrees in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction engineering, construction technology, construction management, architectural engineering, or in a related educational program.

The Employee and Industry Scholarship program is available for full-time employees of member companies of CRSI, as well as children and spouses of full-time employees of member companies, and CRSI staff.

The Undergraduate Scholarship program is available to senior-level students majoring in civil or architectural engineering, and seeking their Bachelors (BS) Degree.

Please visit the CRSI Education & Research Foundation website at www.crsi-foundation.org/index.cfm/scholarships/programs for information and application forms. Visit the CRSI Foundation website for applications deadlines.

National Precast Concrete Association Foundation

For more than two decades, the NPCA Foundation has provided educational scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in civil engineering, architectural and construction-related cirricula. The Foundation's mission is to support the growth and enhance the development of the precast concrete industry by providing opportunities using educational initiatives and incentives. Please visit the NPCA Foundation website for more information: https://precast.org/foundation/scholarships/.

Portland Cement Association Research Fellowship

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Education Foundation offers a Research Fellowship Program to identify and attract outstanding candidates in the field of engineering and the physical sciences and provide them with the necessary support to complete their studies. PCA offers fellowships in the following areas:

Cement Manufacturing
Concrete Technology
Residential
Public Works
Masonry
Engineered Structures

Innovative projects in other areas of cement and concrete technology will also be considered.

Please visit the PCA website for more information on applying for these fellowships:
www.cement.org/research/res_fellowship.asp

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

The mission of PCI Research and Development includes identifying, funding, and executing programs necessary to advance the industry. Included in this mission is the following two fellowships:

• Daniel P. Jenny Research Fellowships
• Dennis R. Mertz Bridge Research Fellowships

For each fellowship awarded, an industry advisory committee is formed. This committee is available for consultation and guidance relative to standard practices in the industry. The student and advising professor get unique access to industry professionals throughout the progress of the project.

Proposals for each fellowship must be submitted electronically to technical@pci.org.