Award to a full-time student enrolled in a manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering degree program in North Central Region 9 (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the upper peninsula of Michigan). Consideration will be given to the following preferences: First preference to applicants who are North Central Region 9 members, their spouse, and/or children or grandchildren. Second preference will be given to applicants who reside within the states located in North Central Region 9.