Consider pursuing your studies in the USA with the ACI Foundation Scholarship, which is currently open for applications. This scholarship is fully funded and available for international students seeking undergraduate, master's, PhD, and postdoctoral studies. The scholarship provides an educational stipend of $10,000 to USD 15,000, which covers tuition, residence, books, and materials. In this article, we will provide detailed information on the scholarship and its benefits, as well as a step-by-step guide to the application process.
The ACI Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the American Concrete Institute. The purpose of this foundation is to support the advancement, innovation, and cooperation in the concrete industry by providing funding for studies and scholarships. Additionally, the foundation serves as an independent resource to offer strategic direction and thoughtful management to the concrete sector.
Based on essays, submitted information, and endorsements, the ACI Foundation Scholarship Council will select scholarship and fellowship recipients who show the greatest potential for professional achievement in their respective fields.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters / PhD / Postdoctoral
- Institution(s): ACI Foundation
- Study in: New York, USA
- Program Period: The Student Fellowship recipients are eligible to apply and compete for these awards on a year-to-year basis, but must reapply each year, so long as they are still eligible.
- Deadline: November 01, 2024 (Applications are closed. The next cycle will open July 1, 2024)
Scholarship Coverage
ACI Foundation Scholarships/Fellowships offer the recipients the following advantages:
- $10,000 – $15,000 US educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials;
- Paid travel expenses and attendance fees to two ACI conventions (fellowship finalists must attend the Spring ACI Convention to be interviewed where they have the option of being assigned a Convention Guide);
- Assistance in finding an industry mentor.
Eligibility Criteria for ACI Foundation Scholarship
To qualify for the ACI Foundation Scholarship, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
If English is not your native language, a written statement must be attached to the application attesting this proficiency. - Eligible Countries:
- All world countries
- ACI Foundation Fellowships can be awarded to anyone in the world; however, you must attend a university in the Gulf Cooperation Council region during the award year (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates).
- International students are eligible for ACI Foundation fellowships, but they must be enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian institution during the award cycle.
- Some of the fellowships expect the awardee to complete a 10- to 12-week internship during the summer of 2024.
- Those applicants chosen as a finalist for an ACI Foundation fellowship will be notified by February 4, 2024, and must be available to attend an interview with the Scholarship Council on Sunday, March 27, 2024, at the spring ACI Concrete Convention. ACI Foundation will pay for the flight, hotel, registration, and will include a travel stipend.
- All applicants must 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.
- The educational stipend is paid in two equal installments over one year directly to the student to cover expenses related to tuition, room and board, books, student fees, etc. Receipt of stipends is contingent upon attendance at scheduled ACI Concrete Conventions during the award cycle.
- Fellowship awardees are expected to submit a written report near the end of their fellowship period describing the value of the fellowship to their personal development and to their preparation for their chosen career after graduation.
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How to Apply for the ACI Foundation Scholarship?
- Submit your ACI Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship Program application here.
- All applicants must submit the required documents.
Website
To learn more about ACI Foundation Fellowships, please visit the official website:
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