The ACI Foundation, established by the American Concrete Institute, aims to promote progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry. It supports research and scholarships, serving as an independent resource for thought leadership and strategic direction.
The ACI Foundation offers fellowships to support high-potential students at both graduate and undergraduate levels whose studies relate to concrete, with a broad goal of fostering education and research in the concrete industry. Specifically, the Elmer Baker Student Fellowship targets undergraduates entering their junior or senior year, focused on careers in the construction industry through civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction industry management programs. The fellowship includes a $10,000 USD educational stipend, recognition in Concrete International magazine, paid travel expenses to ACI conventions, and mentorship opportunities. To enhance professional development, fellowship recipients are required to fulfill an internship, typically at Baker Concrete Construction or on a Baker project site. This fellowship program emphasizes the ACI Foundation's commitment to developing future leaders and innovators in the concrete industry by providing financial support, professional development opportunities, and real-world experience.