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ACI Foundation International Scholarships and Fellowships in US and Canada Universities
ACI Foundation International Scholarships and Fellowships in US and Canada Universities - Fellowship, Post a Comment
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- Various
- Host country
- United States
- Region
- Americas
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##### As an organization, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) _**ACI**_ offers numerous certifications, training programs, workbooks, free online learning presentations, and technical resources specifically designed to aid students in reaching their full potential. From here, the ACI Foundation came to life.
The ACI Foundation currently serves the industry by establishing and distributing international scholarships and fellowships in US and Canada universities. High potential students in concrete-related graduate and undergraduate degree programs are targeted for this scheme.
**Application deadline:** November 2, 2021
### Table of contents
- [About the ACI Foundation](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aci-foundation-international-scholarships-and-fellowships-in-us-and-canada-universities/#h-about-the-aci-foundation)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aci-foundation-international-scholarships-and-fellowships-in-us-and-canada-universities/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply for Study in the USA and Canada](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aci-foundation-international-scholarships-and-fellowships-in-us-and-canada-universities/#h-how-to-apply-for-study-in-the-usa-and-canada)
## About the ACI Foundation
The ACI Foundation offers several international scholarships and fellowship opportunities for students and e-members in the fields of structural design, materials, and construction.
Awards are given annually to help students with an interest in concrete achieve their educational and career goals.
Prior to applying for the opportunity, however, the student must be considered a full-time undergraduate or graduate student as defined by the college or university during the award year.
Applications will be accepted from anywhere in the world but study must take place in the United States or Canada during the award year.
## Eligibility Criteria
Each student is limited for the duration of their studies to receiving no more than one fellowship and one scholarship from the ACI Foundation.
A single online application form will be used for all the fellowships and scholarships. After answering some qualifying questions, the form will automatically display the fellowships and scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Before beginning the application, have the answers ready for these questions:
- Have you ever received a fellowship or scholarship award from the ACI Foundation?
- When submitting the application, what is your current academic status (Undergraduate/Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD)?
- When the award cycle begins in Fall 2022, what will your academic status be (Undergraduate/Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD)?
- **(Fellowship applicants only)** If chosen as a finalist, can you attend an interview in person at the spring ACI Concrete Convention on March 27, 2022? Travel, registration, and hotel arrangements will be made through and paid for by the ACI Foundation. All travel will be contingent upon country and state restrictions at that time. If in-person interviews can not occur, the process will be virtual.
- **(Fellowships with Mandatory Internships)** Can you fulfill a 10- to 12-week internship during the summer of 2022?
To be eligible for an award, you must be a full-time student for the entire award/school term (fall semester 2022 through spring semester 2023).
Based on essays, submitted data, and endorsements, the Scholarship Council of the ACI Foundation will select scholarship and fellowship recipients who appear to have the strongest combination of interest and potential for professional success in the concrete industry.
## How to Apply for Study in the USA and Canada
In order to start the application process, please log in or create an account via [ACI Foundation’s Fellowships and Scholarships Application Platform.](https://studentapps.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/login/21?returnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fstudentapps.secure-platform.com%2Fa%2Fsolicitations%2F21%2Fhome)
Before applying, please make sure to read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in United States
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the ACI Foundation International Scholarships and Fellowships in US and Canada Universities?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to United States for the duration of the programme.
Is the ACI Foundation International Scholarships and Fellowships in US and Canada Universities fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.