DODGE CITY — Western Kansas Manufacturers Association, sponsor of the annual 3i Show, once again has announced the availability of scholarships to area universities and vocational technical colleges for the 2014-15 school year.

Scholarships are available at Barton Community College, Colby Community College, Dodge City Community College, Garden City Community College, NCK Tech (North Central Kansas Technical College), Northwest Kansas Technical College, Seward County Community College/Area Tech School, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University and the University of Kansas.

Qualifying students are U.S. citizens residing in western Kansas who have graduated from a western Kansas high school. Scholarships are for freshman students with preference given to those enrolling in industrial engineering, pre-engineering or business administration. Scholarship applications should be made directly through the individual school’s financial aid or scholarship department.

Scholarships for the 2013-14 school year remain available at Colby Community College and Northwest Kansas Technical College.

WKMA scholarships are partially funded each year by the sale of 300 limited-edition belt buckles commemorating the upcoming 3i Show. Buckles are available at the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as online at www.3ishow.com/3i/merchandise.htm. Buckles will also be available for sale July 10 to 12 at the 60th anniversary 3i Show in Dodge City at the Western State Bank Expo Center.

For more information regarding scholarships, buckles or the 3i SHOW, contact WKMA at (877)-405-2883.