Expanding Knowledge of Cement and Concrete

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. Within that global purpose is a specific purpose to:

Advance general scientific understanding of cement and concrete by providing scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other support for the study of engineering and the physical sciences relating to the production and use of cement and concrete.

The support provided by the Education Foundation 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. For information about the Research Fellowship program, click here.

The Foundation also sponsors the Concrete Industry Management Programs (CIM) at Middle Tennessee State and Arizona State Universities.

The support of the industry is vital to the growth of the Foundation and its ability to have a significant impact. Initially established in 2001 with funding of $3.5 million from PCA, the goal is to triple the endowment with additional contributions. For more information on how you can participate, contact Jim Rappel.