CarbonCure is on a mission to make concrete a climate solution and empower cement and concrete producers with technologies and strategies to achieve the industry’s net zero commitment by 2050. As part of that mission, we are looking to support the next generation of leaders in sustainability within the concrete industry and we are excited to again offer the CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship in partnership with our producer partners from around the world.
Now in its third year, the CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship is offered to any undergraduate freshman, sophomore or transfer student enrolled full time in a Concrete Industry Management (CIM)-affiliated institution for the academic year beginning in September 2024 and who has a demonstrated interest in promoting sustainability within the concrete industry.
There will be one $2,000 scholarship awarded at each CIM institution.
Essay prompt (1000 words max):
- What role do you see concrete playing in mitigating the climate crisis?
- How do you plan to apply your education and personal experience toward advancing sustainability in the concrete industry?
Apply today by submitting your application at: links.carboncure.com/scholarship
Student submissions and essays are judged by a panel of CarbonCure employees.
The application period is open until 12:00 p.m. PT on Friday, January 31, and scholarships will be awarded for Spring 2025.
In addition to responding to the above questions, please send an email with your official transcript to info@carboncure.com. Be certain to write "CIM Scholarship" in the email subject line to ensure your submission is received.
About CarbonCure
CarbonCure Technologies is a fast-growing carbon utilization company deploying easy-to-adopt solutions that enable concrete producers to use captured CO₂ to produce reliable, lower carbon concrete mixes. With hundreds of systems operating across dozens of countries, more than 7.5 million truckloads of CarbonCure mixes have supplied thousands of sustainable construction projects worldwide amid surging demand for greener building materials. CarbonCure’s cutting-edge research and innovation have garnered global recognition and prestigious awards, most notably the Carbon XPRIZE Grand Prize and induction into the Cleantech 100 Hall of Fame. CarbonCure’s investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Blue Earth Capital, BDC, Amazon, Taronga Ventures, 2150, Microsoft, Samsung Ventures, BH3 Growth Equity, Carbon Direct, GreenSoil Investments and Mitsubishi Corporation. Follow CarbonCure on LinkedIn.
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