Kelly Engineering Resources Offers $5,000 Future Engineers Scholarship


TROY, MI--(Marketwire - August 27, 2008) - The increasing cost of a college education can be daunting to many people. To help, Kelly Engineering Resources is now accepting entries for its sixth annual Future Engineers Scholarship program, which recognizes exceptional engineering students throughout the nation.

All sophomore- and junior-level college engineering students who meet the program criteria are invited to compete for the scholarship by submitting an essay on a designated, contemporary engineering topic. Candidates will be evaluated on their demonstrated potential for and commitment to a career in engineering, outstanding academic performance and depth of knowledge about the issue or challenge addressed in their essay.

In December 2008, the student with the winning essay will be presented a $5,000 scholarship, which may be used toward eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board during the 2009 calendar year.

Submission materials, guidelines and this year's essay question are available at www.kellyengineering.com/us. Kelly Engineering Resources must receive applications for the scholarship no later than October 1, 2008.

About Kelly Engineering Resources

Kelly Engineering Resources is a highly specialized and rapidly expanding business unit of global staffing provider, Kelly Services, Inc. Launched in 1998, Kelly Engineering Resources has provided staffing and placement services to a broad spectrum of industries, including aerospace, chemical, defense, energy, medical device, nanotechnology, petroleum, pharmaceutical, power, refining, shipbuilding, semiconductor, and telecommunications. Visit www.kellyengineering.com/us.

Contact Information: Media Contact: Jane Stehney Kelly Services, Inc. (248) 244-5630 stehnja@kellyservices.com

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