Elevate Advanced Manufacturing, a nonprofit initiative of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, is again offering 15 $500 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors interested in studying a manufacturing-related career at one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges. One award will be made per college region. Examples of training programs to which the scholarships can apply include welding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, industrial automation, industrial maintenance, robotics, tool and die, and transportation and logistics. ABI points to recent studies that have shown that two-year degree and technical certificate holders, particularly in high-demand manufacturing occupations, can earn salaries that surpass those of four-year college graduates. Applications are due March 2 and can be found on the Elevate Advanced Manufacturing website.