Scholarship Overview

Awarded to graduate students in a degree program for construction, design, education, or materials. A preference for candidates who are currently active members of the ACI Student Chapter at the University of Houston Downtown or Texas A and M University which are affiliated with the Houston Chapter. No internship is required.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Houston in USA

• MS Construction Management
  MS Industrial Design
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  MS Materials Science and Engineering

• Awarded to graduate students in a degree program for construction, design, education, or materials. 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 10,000 => Rs 9,54,001

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 95.60 (last updated 29th 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	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
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	×Not covered in scholarship

• $10,000 USD educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials.
• Paid travel to two ACI Conventions. Travel is paid for by the scholarship program; all travel is subject to, and contingent on, current state, country and international laws and regulations.

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.

Preference will be given to following candidates:

• A preference for candidates who are currently active members of the ACI Student Chapter at the University of Houston Downtown or Texas A and M University which are affiliated with the Houston Chapter. No internship is required.

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