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Congratulations to our EPDACI Scholarship Winners

The EPDACI Chapter offers an undergraduate student scholarship for students in the chapter area, Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware. The student must be enrolled in a program with emphasis on structural and civil design, materials, design construction and/or construction chemicals. This scholarship is administered entirely by the EPDACI Chapter and is not affiliated with the ACI Foundation.

2025 EPDACI Chapter

$10,000 Scholarship Winner

Victoria Parsons, Undergraduate @ University of Delaware

Victoria is pursuing a long-term career in the concrete industry, driven by her belief that concrete is not only a powerful tool but also a critical opportunity to address global infrastructure and sustainability challenges. Her passion for concrete was sparked in a Construction Materials course, where she gained hands-on experience mixing, testing, analyzing concrete and learned about permeable pavements - specifically a project that mitigated sunny day flooding by allowing tidal water to pass through the pavement. Victoria’s commitment to sustainability extends far beyond the classroom. These experiences have deepened her resolve to integrate sustainability into the future of the built environment. Victoria Parsons represents the next generation of leaders in construction and sustainability. Please join us in celebrating her remarkable achievements and bright future!

2025 PDACI Chapter

$5,000 Scholarship Winner

Emmaline Hubbs, Graduate Program @ Carnegie Mellon University

Emmaline’s passion for sustainable design and community-centered architecture led her to propose an independent research study in Costa Rica, where she explored innovative and eco-conscious building strategies. Throughout her month-long research, Emmaline observed the creative integration of concrete with local, low-carbon materials such as clay, wood, stone, and palm fronds. These combinations not only enhanced the resilience and affordability of structures but also supported natural ventilation, shading, and cooling—key elements in sustainable tropical architecture. A double-major in Architecture and Environmental Studies, Emmaline has consistently demonstrated her commitment to sustainability. Her previous work includes designing and planting a pollinator garden on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus as a capstone project—an initiative that blossomed into her Costa Rican research. Please join us in congratulating Emmaline on this well-deserved recognition. Her work exemplifies the spirit of innovation, environmental stewardship, and global engagement that defines the future of architecture.