ACI Foundation Scholarship(2024)
Continue your education in the USA. Fantastic news! The ACI Foundation Scholarship is available right now. We will go into great detail regarding this scholarship in this post, along with its advantages and a step-by-step guide for applying.
The American Concrete Institute established the non-profit ACI Foundation to foster innovation, advancement, and collaboration by funding research and scholarships. The foundation also acts as an independent resource for the concrete industry, offering strategic guidance and well-considered management.
Scholarship Summary
- Study Level : Undergraduate / Masters / PhD / Postdoctoral
- Study in: New York, USA
- Programme Duration : As long as they remain eligible, the recipients of the Student Fellowships are required to reapply each year in order to compete for these awards.
- November 1, 2024 is the deadline (applications are closed). On July 1, 2024, the next cycle will begin.
Scholarship Coverage
Benefits of ACI Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships include the following for the recipient:
- $10,000 to $15,000 in US educational stipend for books, materials, tuition, living expenses, and other costs;
- Paid attendance and travel costs to two ACI conventions (finalists for fellowships must attend the ACI Spring Convention in order to be interviewed; they may choose to receive a Convention Guide there);
- Help in finding a mentor in the industry.
Eligibility Criteria for ACI Foundation Scholarship
In order to qualify for the ACI Foundation Scholarship, candidates need to fulfill the essential requirements:
- Language Requirement: English
If English is not your first language, a certified declaration verifying your fluency in the language must be included with your application.
- All nations across the world are eligible.
- Anybody in the globe is eligible to receive an ACI Foundation Fellowship, however to be eligible, you must be enrolled at a university in the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) during the year of the award.
- International students may be eligible for ACI Foundation fellowships, but you must be enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian university at the time of the award cycle.
- Certain fellowships require the recipient to finish a 10- to 12-week internship in the summer of 2024.
- In order to be considered for an ACI Foundation fellowship, candidates must be selected as finalists by February 4, 2024, and they must be available to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Council on Sunday, March 27, 2024, during the ACI Concrete Convention. The airfare, lodging, registration fees, and travel stipend will all be covered by the ACI Foundation.
- English language proficiency is a must for all applicants. You can include a copy of your TOEFL score to your application if English is not your first language. This is not necessary; it is optional.
- The educational stipend covers costs for books, tuition, accommodation and board, student fees, and other expenditures. It is paid to the student directly over the course of a year in two equal payments. Attendance at scheduled ACI Concrete Conventions during the award cycle is a requirement for receiving stipends.
- It is anticipated that fellowship recipients will provide a written report at the close of their fellowship term, outlining the significance of the fellowship to their professional growth and readiness for their chosen field of work following graduation.
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How Can I Apply for a Scholarship from the ACI Foundation?
- Apply here for the ACI Foundation Fellowship & Scholarship Programme.
- Apply online for the Middle East & North Africa Fellowship from the ACI Foundation here.
Please visit the official website to learn more about the ACI Foundation Fellowships,
