Student Competitions


Open Competitions

ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NDT of Concrete

Applications are invited for the 2024 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NDT of Concrete for original research on nondestructive testing of concrete. The award is sponsored by James Instruments, Inc., a Chicago-based manufacturer, and distributor of NDT systems, and it will be given by ACI Committee 228, Nondestructive Testing. Papers must be submitted to Dirk Heidbrink by December 1, 2024, for a chance to win cash prize of $1,500.

Important Announcements

ACI Foundation Scholarship & Fellowships

Undergraduate and graduate level students are invited to apply for scholarships up to $5,000 or fellowships up to $10,000 USD through the ACI Foundation. The application period is open from July 1 – November 1, 2024.

Call for Papers: Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Session

Undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract describing their concrete-related research for a chance to present their research during the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto, ON, Canada, from March 30-April 2, 2025.

ACI Engineering Greatness Podcast

Hosted by the American Concrete Institute, each episode brings together pairs of young professionals in the concrete industry engaging for intimate conversations about their life and work. Get a glimpse into the fields of civil engineering and construction management and what it takes to have a successful career in the concrete industry. Learn More.


General Competition Information

English Student Competition Instructional PowerPoint.

Spanish Student Competition Instructional PowerPoint.

Student Competition Questions

Please contact:

Jaeden Jackson
American Concrete Institute
38800 Country Club Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Fax: +1.248.848.3701
Email: students@concrete.org

Future Competitions

Spring 2025
FRC Bowling Ball

Fall 2025
Egg Protection Device

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About ACI Student Competitions

ACI's nationally recognized student competitions, offered in cooperation with the ACI Student Activities Committee, give students the opportunity to participate in interesting and educational concrete projects.