ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award 2026

The ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award is awarded by the ACI Foundation to international students pursuing higher education in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The foundation aims to identify, attract, and develop outstanding individuals for careers in the concrete industry. It further invests in students, research, and programs to encourage innovation and new technology in the field

Specifically, ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award supports students studying in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Host institutions

All partner institutions in the target countries.

Target countries

Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Course of study

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at the partner institutions.

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Scholarship value and inclusions

ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award recipients receive:

• $7,000 (for students of other countries) and $5,000 (for Saudi Arabian students) for educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials;
• Airfare, hotel, travel stipend, and registration to attend one North American ACI Concrete Convention (travel contingent upon state and country laws ) for an in-person interview, travel to one ACI Middle East Conference, and travel within the Middle East region to obtain ACI certification.
• Matched with an industry mentor.
• Appropriate recognition in Concrete International magazine and on the Foundation website.

The educational stipend is paid in two equal installments over the course of 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.

Eligibility criteria

Applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, or the United Arab Emirates.
• Be proficient in the English language. If English is not your native language, a written statement must be attached to the application attesting this proficiency or a copy of the TOEFL results.

How to apply for ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award

• Submit your ACI Foundation MENA Student Excellence Award application through the application link on the official website.
• Submit the following:
  • Applicant’s contact and educational information.
  • A resume – Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Acrobat Adobe (.pdf) format
  • A 500-word essay.
  • Official transcripts – English language & with a 4.0 grading scale
  • Two endorsements (one MUST be an ACI member
• Please contact ACI Foundation staff at scholarships@concrete.org for enquiries.

Application deadline

23:59 of November 1, 2025.

Awardees are expected to submit a written report near the end of their award period describing the value of the award to their personal development and to their preparation for their chosen career after graduation.

Kindly visit the official website for your application.