ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award

Awarded by : ACI Foundation

Updated on Jul 07, 2026
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award

  • Applicable for

    All universities in USA +239 more

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 6,67,801/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Apr 2027

  • Final application deadline

    01 Nov 2026

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • Awarded to graduate students who demonstrate a significant commitment to research and study in the cement and concrete field and who show a strong motivation to contribute to the advancement of the concrete industry as demonstrated by internships, work experience, or extracurricular involvement in concrete related organizations. Applicants must attend a college or university in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, or Tunisia

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore +235 more

  • Study in the cement and concrete field

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 7,000 => Rs 6,67,801

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 96.57 (last updated 28th July 2026)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others Scholarship amount can be used for this

  • $7,000 USD educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL Required
12 Required
UG Required
PG Required
Interview Required

Eligibility

  • 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
    • 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

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Essays Required
CV Required

  • 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.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application start date July 01, 2026
  • July 1 – Applications open on the ACI Foundation website.
Application final end date November 01, 2026
  • The applications will close at 11:59 PM EDT on November 1, 2026.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email acif@acifoundation.org
Phone number +1.248.848.3

Additional Information

  • Attendance to one North American ACI Concrete Convention for an in-person finalist interview, one ACI Middle East Conference, and travel within the Middle East region to obtain ACI certification. Travel is paid for by the scholarship program; all travel is subject to, and contingent on, current state, country and international laws and regulations.
  • Appropriate recognition in Concrete International magazine and on the Foundation website.
  • Students applying must attend a college or university in the Gulf Cooperation Council region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates), Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, or Tunisia.
  •  Fellowship finalists will be notified in the first week of February and invited to interview at the spring ACI Concrete Convention.

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