The Cognizant Making the Future scholarship program recognizes today’s inspiration as tomorrow’s

innovation. The goal of the scholarship program is to expand the pool of students in the Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields who are encouraged “to be makers of things, not just

consumers of things” as highlighted by President Obama at the National Academies of Science in 2009.

Cognizant is committed to preparing the next generation with the skills they will need to be active

participants in an environment that will become increasingly dominated by technology. This is a design-

based scholarship and candidates will be required to submit documentation of a hands-on project that

illustrates both creativity and innovation. The New York Hall of Science will serve as the Chair of the

Selection Committee which will also include the Maker Education Collaborative, Cognizant and other

organizations that support making initiatives.

Criteria: Students are eligible to submit a project for consideration if they are:

Pursuing a career in a STEM field.

A citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Eligible to enroll or currently enrolled at a two or four year accredited college or university with a full course of undergraduate study or a vocational-technical school.

A student in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average.

Amount: Award amounts are $5,000. The award will be payable to the institution earmarked for the

account of the student. The award is non-transferable and the recipient may not receive cash.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2015

How to Apply: To access the application and scholarship guidelines including the project

specifications visit Cognizant Technology Solutions at: http://www.cognizant.com/makingthefuture. Send completed application and email inquiries to MakingtheFutureScholarship@Cognizant.com

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 50 delivery centers worldwide and approximately 187,400 employees as of June 30, 2014, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Visit us online at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter: Cognizant.

Making the Future Scholarship Program

PROJECT GUIDELINES

The Cognizant Making the Future scholarship program is inspired by the growing Maker Movement, which is made up of

children and adults who tackle hands-on projects to solve real-world problems using readily available materials and

components. Cognizant recognizes the critical role of innovation in defining market leaders and is committed to ensuring

that innovators of today will have the skills necessary to create the technology of tomorrow. We invite you to share your

individual design by submitting a video presentation about your project. In an effort to encourage a wide range of

projects the following flexible guidelines have been provided. Each candidate will be limited to only ONE project. No

group projects will be allowed.

Project Definition

For purposes of the Making the Future scholarship a project is defined as a tangible product that typically brings about beneficial change or added value that has a functional, whimsical, aesthetic, educational, or therapeutic purpose. Examples of projects originating from a variety of disciplines may include but are not limited to:

electronics

robotics

mechanics

3-D modeling and printing

photo graphics

physical computing

craft mediums such as wood, metal, plastics, and textiles

software development/web-based programming

graphic design

Project Documentation The project documentation will be done in the form of a video presentation with the following specifications and suggested inclusions:

I. Video specifications Not to exceed 3 minutes

Posted to Vimeo (www.vimeo.com )

Vimeo internet address and password to be submitted on application. II. Suggested video inclusions

Title or name of project

Inspiration for project

Description or summary

Purpose

Procedures or process in creation

Materials incorporated in project

Skills needed to make project

Design challenges

Demonstration or visualization of project Judging Criteria Only the video will be scored by the selection committee to determine scholarship winners. A rubric will be utilized to numerically score the following categories:

Project creativity

Project innovation

Mastery of skills

Use of materials/applications

Project design

Process design

Project presentation

APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2015

APPLICANT DATA

Last Name ______________________________ First Name __________________________ Middle Initial _________________

Permanent Mailing Address ________________________________________________________Apartment # ________________

City ________________________________________ State ______________________ Zip Code __________________________

Telephone (_______) ________________ Email Address ____________________________________________________________

Social Security Number _____________________________ Date of Birth: Month __________ Day ______ Year ______________

How did you learn about this scholarship? _______________________________________________________________________

Are you a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S? Yes No

ACADEMIC DATA

High School Name ___________________________________________ High School Graduation Date: Month ____ Year _______

City ____________________________________________ State _______________ Telephone (_____) ____________________

High school seniors only: Download a copy of your high school transcript with GPA along with this application.

Post-Secondary school you currently or plan to attend. Use official school names. Do not use abbreviations.

4 yr. College or University 2 yr. Community or Junior College Vocational-Technical School Other, explain _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name ____________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ________

Name ____________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ________

Major or course of study: ______________________________________ Expected graduation date: Month _____ Year ______

Currently enrolled post-secondary school only: Download a copy of your school transcript with cumulative GPA along with this

application.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Project video internet address at http://vimeo.com/ _______________________________________________________________

If relevant, please provide password: ___________________________________________________________________________

Name or title of the project. __________________________________________________________________________________

Provide a brief summary or description of the project. _____________________________________________________________

Making the Future Scholarship Program

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What was your inspiration for the project? ________________________________________________________________________

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What is the purpose of your project? _____________________________________________________________________________

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What process or procedures were required for the project? __________________________________________________________

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What materials were incorporated in the project? __________________________________________________________________

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What skills were necessary to make the project? ___________________________________________________________________

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What design challenges did you encounter? _______________________________________________________________________

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CERTIFICATION

The New York Hall of Science will serve as Chair for the selection committee and will share in the responsibility with

committee members to ensure that award recipients are selected from the criteria set forth in the program’s

description. This application will remain the property of Cognizant Technology Solutions.

I certify that all of the information included in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted. I hereby grant permission to post my project video and/or name on the websites of Cognizant and scholarship partners following the competition.

I agree I do not agree

X ____ Initial here to confirm and verify all submitted information.

This scholarship competition is open to citizens and legal residents of the U.S. except the children of employees

of Cognizant Technology Solutions who are VP and above, Board of Directors or members of the selection

committee.