The Portland Cement Association Education Foundation funds a wide variety of educational activities that will increase public knowledge regarding appropriate uses of cement and concrete. The support is used to identify and attract outstanding candidates in the field of engineering and the physical sciences and provide them with the necessary support to complete their studies. Additionally, this support is intended to provide them an opportunity for productive work in the cement and concrete industries. The fellowships are open to any student completing studies toward a masters or doctoral degree from an institution of higher education within the United States or Canada that is accredited by a regional or national agency. The applicant must pursue study in an engineering, science, or architectural program. For this current fellowship competition, research proposals may focus on topics described in PCA's Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality that support the following subject areas (with no priority implied): Sustainability and Cement Manufacturing. Please visit the award's website for more information.