Students & Scholarship
Georgia Chapter ACI Robert H. Kuhlman and LaGrit F. "Sam" Morris Student Scholarships
Every year, the Georgia Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) awards four $5000 to a local undergraduate or graduate student that has an interest in the areas of concrete technology, materials, design, construction or any combination of these areas.
The Georgia Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) will award up to four $5,000
scholarships to local undergraduate or graduate students who have an interest in the areas of
concrete technology, materials, design, construction or any combination of these areas.
Qualification: Undergraduate or Graduate students attending school full‐time in Georgia. At the time of application, the applicant shall have been accepted to an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, material science, or other relevant degree. As a condition of accepting this scholarship, the applicant is expected to give a 30‐40 minute presentation at one of the monthly Georgia Chapter ACI luncheons. The topic of the presentation may be on the student’s research or thesis topic or other area of interest related to the concrete industry.
Please include the following with this application:
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Online Application (You can upload all documents requested below using this link)
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Resume. Indicating academic achievements, professional activities, and work experience, if applicable.
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Essay. Briefly relate your interest, experience and education in concrete technology, materials, design, or construction. What reasons do you believe support and justify your application for this award? What is your interest in concrete technology, materials, design or construction? What is your plan for continuing your education including any educational goals you have established? (Limit 500 Words).
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Letter of Recommendation. Obtain two letters of recommendation from engineers, faculty or other professionals who are not related to you and are familiar with your interest in this area. Letter of recommendation should attest to the applicant’s character, leadership capacity, and career interest.
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College academic transcripts. Submit an official copy of the applicant’s transcript attached to the application. The registrar of the university must issue the transcript. Unofficial transcripts and/or web pages of transcripts will not be acceptable.
Recipient Selection Process
All completed applications for ACI scholarships will be reviewed by the board. Applicants chosen
to receive awards will be notified by the end of January and the award will be presented at the
annual ACI Awards Ceremony in March.
Application must be received no later than December 11. 2025
Contact Caitlin McCealy with questions: 404-354-6232
[email protected]
Sponsor A Student
Our Sponsor-A-Student program provides free ACI International student memberships (at $30 each) and subsidizes student lunches at our Chapter meetings. These students are the future of ACI and our industry.
You can pledge to sponsor one or more student ACI International memberships at $30 each and/or several student lunch subsidies at $10 each. Please fill out a SAS Pledge Form and send to the Georgia Chapter office.Special recognition is given to any individual or group that sponsors five or more student memberships.
Thank you in advance for your generous support.
For additional information, please contact Angela San Martin at 404-840-8589.
