Elevate Advanced Manufacturing, a program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation, promotes great careers in advanced manufacturing.

In 2025, Elevate will award 15 $500 scholarships to high school seniors who are attending an Iowa Community College in the fall for a career in advanced manufacturing. Examples of eligible training programs include welding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, industrial automation, industrial maintenance, robotics, tool and die, and transportation and logistics. One student from each community college will be recognized.

If you have any questions, reach out to Nicole Crain.

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* Name

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* Address

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* Phone

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* Name of High School

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* High School Address

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* Community College You Wish to Attend

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* Primary Manufacturing Field You are Interested In

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* Are you interested in any other manufacturing fields?

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* Why are you interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing?

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* Do you have any experience working in a manufacturing-like environment (part-time job, internship, working on your own at home/with friends)? If you have had a job/internship, please identify with what company.

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* Is there any other reason you believe you deserve this $500 scholarship?

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* If selected, please list the local newspaper you'd like the scholarship announcement press release to be sent to.

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