Help Build the Future

“I received the fantastic news that I had been awarded the ACI Foundations Concrete Materials Fellowship. I genuinely want to thank you for being part of this decision and providing students like me with the necessary resources to continue building a career in the concrete industry. Since the first ACI Concrete Convention I attended in 2015, ACI provided me with the invaluable opportunity to meet civil engineering students from different nationalities. During the recent ACI Concrete Convention in Orlando, I had the pleasure to continue seeing some of the students I met at that very first convention 7 years ago but are now successful professional engineers and academics that continue to be active in ACI activities.”
- Jesús Castro Pérez, 2022-2023 ACI Foundation Concrete Materials Fellowship Recipient

“Thank you very much for awarding me the 2023 ACI Foundation Future Concrete Industry Leader Fellowship! I am originally from Anchorage, Alaska, and have been very grateful for the opportunity to attend college out-of-state to expand my horizons. Supporting myself with out-of-state tuition has not always been easy, but generous organizations such as yours lighten the burden for many students like me.”
- Jenna Hays, 2023-2024 ACI Foundation Future Concrete Industry Leader Fellowship Recipient

“Receiving this award is one of the most significant achievements in my academic career, and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. Being an older, non-traditional student comes with a unique set of challenges. Your investment in me and my education is truly appreciated and will allow me to focus on my studies and research. Your support has given me the opportunity to pursue my passion for concrete materials and reinforced concrete structures, and I am excited to deepen my involvement with the ACI organization over the coming year and into the future.”
- Samuel Valmassoi, 2023-2024 JoAnne K. & Cecil L. Jones Carolinas Fellowship Recipient

“As a recipient of the 2023-2024 Darrell Elliot Louisiana Fellowship, I want to express my deep gratitude and acknowledgement of the responsibility that this award represents. This award serves as motivation for my current and future plans and encourages me to continue working hard on my education and career. I’m eager to continue developing skills and research to have an impact in the concrete industry, particularly in ACI, as well as motivating my colleagues and students to get more involved.”
- Sergio Godínez, 2023-2024 Darrell F. Elliott Louisiana Fellowship Recipient

“Since studying civil engineering in undergrad, the name ACI has always been a part of my daily conversations inside and outside the classroom. Therefore, receiving this scholarship is truly an honor. I hope to teach one day like Professor Ken Hover, who introduced me to and sparked my interest in concrete construction, design, and materials about half a decade ago. Thank you so much for placing your confidence in me. I am excited to be a part of concrete's future in both academia and industry.”
- Sandy Chen, 2023-2024 ACI Foundation Scholarship Recipient

“Thank you for the incredible opportunity you have given me through the ACI Foundation’s Master Builders Solutions Concrete Materials Scholarship. It is an absolute honor to have been chosen as a recipient for the 2023-2024 academic year. I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my educational goals, and none of it would have been possible without your generous scholarship. Thank you much for enabling me to pursue my dreams.”
- Nithya Nair Vijayakumaran Nair GeethaRani, 2023-2024 Master Builders Solutions Concrete Materials Scholarship Recipient