The mission of the NCMA Education and Research Foundation is to advance and support the concrete masonry and hardscape industry and the public interest through research and educational programs designed to meet the future needs of the industry. The Foundation has invested over $2M in grants towards industry research for codes and standards, educational opportunities for architectural and engineering students, and workforce development programs.
The Paul and Helen Lenchuck Scholarship Program, established by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Education and Research Foundation, is aimed at full-time students who are pursuing a graduate degree in engineering (structural, architectural engineering, or related fields) at eligible institutions in the United States and Canada. This program supports students dedicated to pursuing a graduate degree in engineering with the intention of promoting innovative design, application, or utilization of manufactured concrete masonry and hardscape products in the built environment. One scholarship of $5,000 is typically awarded each academic year on a non-renewable, one-time basis.