Scholarships
Supporting the future of concrete
The concrete industry is excited about graduates of the CIM program, who graduate as leaders, perfectly tailored to the industry jobs available—men and women who aren’t afraid to push the boundaries and use technology to build the industry we all dream of. Because of the industry’s support, several scholarships are available to support students within the CIM program. (Be sure to check each institution’s scholarship availability as well.)
Local Scholarships
Many organizations in the concrete industry offer scholarships for students interested in pursuing a Concrete Industry Management degree. Scholarships are available though the individual CIM Programs. Please visit their websites for more information:
California State University – Chico
Middle Tennessee State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
South Dakota State University
Texas State University
National Scholarships
Click on a scholarship below to view more information.
National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Educational Foundation Scholarship
The NPCA Foundation is sponsoring scholarships for deserving students pursuing careers related to the precast concrete industry. Precast concrete-related careers include professional positions in manufacturing facilities, architectural firms, the specifying community, engineering firms and the general construction industry. Eligible students may receive up to $20,000 in scholarships!
The Bob Weatherton Scholarship
Bob Weatherton had a huge impact on the concrete industry over the course of his career. He developed innovative concrete pumping technologies and was instrumental in developing and co-sponsoring the first World of Concrete. Bob received several industry and association awards and was named one of the “most influential people” in the industry by Concrete Construction magazine in 2014. World of Concrete subsequently established the Bob Weatherton Award, which provides CIM students with recognition and scholarship money.
Criteria for receiving the award include demonstrated industry contributions in categories such as safety, productivity, and industry improvement. Student submissions–papers and presentations–are judged by a panel of industry professionals. The scholarship is presented during the week at World of Concrete.
The AOE Fellowship
The AOE, a subsidiary of ACI, offers a fellowship specifically for members of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. The AOE award is available to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree as part of the CIM program. First preference is given to students interested in the sales/marketing, association management, or business side of the concrete industry. Fellowship recipients receive a $10,000 USD educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials and more.
The fellowship was created in memory of Wendy Ward, a member of the AOE team for more than 10 years who was known throughout the industry as a leading expert in helping organizations with their marketing and sales efforts, as well as broadening career opportunities in the concrete industry.
CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship
CarbonCure is on a mission to make concrete a climate solution and annually reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 500 million metric tons. As part of that mission, they support the next generation of leaders in sustainability within the concrete industry by offering the CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship in partnership with producer partners from around the world.
The CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship is offered to any undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or transfer student enrolled full-time in a CIM academic institution who has a demonstrated interest in promoting sustainability within the concrete industry. One $2,000 scholarship is awarded at EACH CIM institution.
The Besser Scholarship presented by American Concrete Pipe Assoc. Foundation
The Besser & Mel Marshall Scholarships are awarded to students whose course of study is related to concrete pipe production, application/installation, or research. Three scholarships are awarded at up to $3,500 each. The Besser & Mel Marshall Scholarship programs are intended to help attract and/or retain students who will make a positive impact on the concrete pipe industry. Learn more about the scholarships.
The employee-owners of Besser Company established the Besser scholarship, with the ACPA Foundation, to invest in talented and energetic students who have an interest in joining our industry and moving it forward. The Mel Marshall Scholarship was established in 2023 as a tribute to the legacy of the industry icon Mel Marshall to honor his unwavering commitment to teaching and advancing knowledge within the concrete pipe industry.