The mission of the NCMA Education and Research Foundation is to advance and support the concrete masonry and hardscape industry and the public interest through research and educational programs designed to meet the future needs of the industry. The Foundation has invested over $2M in grants towards industry research for codes and standards, educational opportunities for architectural and engineering students, and workforce development programs.
The John and Marlene Heslip Scholarship Program by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Education and Research Foundation aims to support full-time architecture undergraduate or graduate students at eligible institutions in the US and Canada. The program seeks to encourage innovative design and application of concrete masonry and hardscape products. Annually, it awards one $5,000 scholarship on a non-renewable basis to promote education in the architectural field.