Student Employment Program
2005-2006
Dear Applicant,
We are excited that you are interested in the Cummins Student Employment Program, specifically the
Cummins Diversity Scholarship. Attached you will find information about the Cummins Diversity
Scholarship Program, along with the required application. Provided you meet the scholarship criteria,
we hope you will take time to apply for this wonderful opportunity. To aid in your decision, here are
some common questions and answers. We look forward to receiving your application.
Kind Regards,
Cummins Inc. Recruiting
Q: This seems early… why is the application due in November?
A: It is never too early to begin looking for possible summer employment opportunities. Cummins
has set the application deadline to occur before your final exams. Since school is your first
priority, we want to work within your schedule. The November date allows time for you to focus
on your studies and allows Cummins time to thoroughly review applications and make selections
in a reasonable timeframe.
Q: I never receive these things, why should waste my time in applying?
A: Never say never! It is difficult to predict if you will be a recipient of the Cummins Diversity
Scholarship. The application process is simple and requires only one thoughtful essay along with
your completed application, your most recent resume, and your most recent transcript. Even if
you do not receive one of the scholarships, your resume goes on file with Cummins for other
potential internship opportunities.
Q: If I applied last year but did not receive a scholarship, is it recommended to apply again?
A: Yes, not only have you enhanced your qualifications by completing another year of school, you
will also be compared to a new group of students. The applicant pool is different ever year, so this
might just be your year!
Q: What should I do if I do not qualify for the scholarship, but am interested in an internship
with Cummins?
A: Cummins does offer internship opportunities outside of the Cummins Diversity Scholarship
Program. If you do not meet the scholarship qualifications but are interested in a possible
internship, you should submit your resume on-line through the employment page on the Cummins
website at www.cummins.com Once you submit your resume on-line, it will be routed to our
Human Resources department and you will be considered in our summer internship placement
process.
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Student Employment Program
2005-2006
Kicking off a Career with Cummins
You’ve proven you have the talent to reach the goals you set. You have the intelligence and the ambition to go
even further. As an $8.4 billion, Fortune 500 international leader, Cummins has the power to take you as far as
you want to go.
From innovative filtration systems, advanced turbochargers and power generation systems to our diesel engines
and components, Cummins diverse range of businesses put more power in your career. Join us, and explore new
areas and challenges that will expand your talents. Here, you can pursue your personal and professional goals
with the confidence Cummins inspires through our strength, stability, and global opportunities. Whether you’re
designing systems to supply emergency power to hospitals or bringing sophisticated engine components to
market, Cummins delivers powerful careers.
Cummins Diversity Scholarship Program
The Cummins Diversity Scholarship Program gives Cummins an advantage in identifying some of the future
leaders of our company while providing qualified students with scholarships, internships and invaluable
experience working with the top talent in our industry. In support of enhancing the overall diversity of our
future workforce, the Cummins Diversity Scholarship Program offers a scholarship starting at $3,000 to highachieving women, minorities and individuals with disabilities pursuing an undergraduate degree in technical or
business related degree programs at US-based four-year institutions. A detailed list of qualifications is provided
later in this application.
Internships at Cummins
Working as an intern at Cummins is a rewarding experience. It is an opportunity to begin exploring career paths
within Cummins before you graduate and to learn first-hand about Cummins culture and corporate values.
Through Cummins Student Employment Program, you will have the chance to put your knowledge to work in
one of a variety of areas including Design, Manufacturing, Research and Technology, Service, Embedded
Controls, Information Technology, Business and many others. You will be exposed to the latest technologies
and will gain valuable experience to help you link your academic studies to your future career goals.
Things to ask yourself……
Are you pursuing or considering an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information
Technology/Management, Computer Science, Manufacturing or Business? Would an annual scholarship help
you to reach your academic and career goals? Have you worked hard to achieve a high degree of academic
excellence? Can you demonstrate extracurricular involvement and leadership skills? Are you female or of
African American, African, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Native Alaskan, Latino or Hispanic
descent or are you a person with a disability?
If you have answered YES to the questions above, consider applying for the Cummins Diversity Scholarship!
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Each Student Whom We Will Consider Must…
 Be female, African American, African, Asian/ Pacific Islander, American Indian, Native Alaskan, Latino,
Hispanic, or an individual with a disability.
 Be a US resident or individual with a Permanent Resident visa.
 Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
 Submit a Cummins Diversity Scholarship Application, which includes an essay, along with most recent
transcript and resume by deadline indicated below.
 Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a US-based four-year institution in any of these
disciplines:
 General Engineering
 Automotive Technology
 Chemical Engineering
 Information Technology/Management
 Computer Engineering
 Physics
 Electrical Engineering
 Material Science
 Mechanical Engineering
 Manufacturing
 Industrial Engineering
 Computer Science
 Software Development
 Business – Finance/Accounting
 Engineering Technology
In order to be considered, your application must be postmarked no later than November 18, 2005. Finalists
from each college/university will be contacted in December for a phone interview. If you are chosen as a
Scholarship recipient, you will be notified no later than January 31, 2006.
The Cummins Diversity Scholarship is not available to spouses or children of Cummins employees.
Scholarship Recipients Receive
Upon acceptance of this scholarship, the student must agree to the following:
 Work in an internship assignment of no less than a ten (10) week duration
 Complete 20 hours of community service during the internship
Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the student upon successful completion of the internship and
submission of an updated transcript confirming academic performance meeting the stated guidelines.
Successful completion of the work assignment is defined as having met the criteria above as well as receiving a
performance evaluation from his/her supervisor rating their work assignment as average or above average.
As incentive for Diversity Scholarship recipients to return for additional internship assignments, the scholarship
amount increases with each returning work session. The scholarship amount starts at $3,000 per year and
increases incrementally up to $5,000 per year as student completes subsequent internship assignments and
maintains their record of academic excellence.
Scholarship Requirements
Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the student upon completion of the following requirements:
Work in an internship assignment of no less than ten (10) week duration
 Complete 20 hours of community service concurrent with the internship assignment
 Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
– The student is required to submit an official transcript from his/her university/college during the
internship work session
 Perform at an average or above average level during the internship assignment as evaluated by his
or her supervisor
NOTE: If at anytime after acceptance of the offer for summer employment from Cummins Inc. you fail to meet
any part of the following criteria, your scholarship will not be awarded.
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Student Employment Program
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Dear Applicant:
The Cummins Diversity Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities to qualified females,
minorities and individuals with disabilities enrolled in engineering, science or business disciplines.
This scholarship is available to US Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas. The
Cummins Diversity Scholarship is not available to spouses or children of Cummins employees.
To clarify the application requirements, we have established the following pre-application.
Please check the appropriate box below for each statement, sign & date at the bottom and
enclose this as the cover page of your application.
1) I am a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a four-year US-based
institution in a technical or business related degree program.
2) I have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
3) I am a female or consider myself African American, African,
Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan, Hispanic, or are you a
person with a disability.
4) I am a US Citizen or an individual with a Permanent Resident visa.
5) I am willing to complete a minimum of a ten (10) week internship with
Cummins Inc. and 20 hours of community service during the assignment.
6) I do not have a parent or spouse currently employed by Cummins or
one of its affiliates.
 Yes
 Yes
 No
 No
 Yes
 Yes
 No
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
If you checked “No” to any of the statements listed above, then you are not eligible for this
scholarship.
In order to become an applicant, please follow the steps listed below:
Step 1:  Fill out the attached Cummins Diversity Scholarship Program application.
Step 2:  Attach a copy of your most current resume.
Step 3:  Attach a copy of your most current transcript (an unofficial transcript is OK at
this point of the application process; for first year students, high school
transcripts are required).
Step 4:  Attach your typed, single page essay (500 words maximum)
Step 5:  Submit the completed package to the following address postmarked before
November 18, 2005:
Kristina Giesting
Cummins, Inc. (MC: 50194)
1900 McKinley Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
kristina.a.giesting@cummins.com
ONLY COMPLETED, SIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by January 31 st
Your signature below affirms that the information you have provided in this application is
accurate, you meet the eligibility criteria for the program, and you accept the requirements of
the program.
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Student Employment Program
2005-2006
Signature: _________________________
Date: ____________
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Student Employment Program
2005-2006
CUMMINS DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
All applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled at a four-year US-based institution. Your
completed application, including a resume and transcript, should be signed and postmarked on or before
November 18, 2005. Spouses and children of Cummins employees are not eligible for this program.
Please make sure information on the application is typed or printed legibly in blue or black ink.
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
School Street Address
City, State, Zip
School E-mail Address
School Phone (Area Code)
Permanent Street Address
City, State, Zip
Permanent E-mail Address
Permanent Phone (Area Code)
Date
Please specify where you can be reached from December 1, 2004 through February 4, 2005. (Example: Dec. 1-17 school,
Dec. 18 – Jan. 7 permanent, Jan. 8 – Feb. 4 school)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident?
Yes
No
Caucasian
Black or African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic or Latino
Native American American/Alaskan
Individual with a disability
Male
Female
Name of College / University
Cumulative GPA
(or High School GPA, if Freshman)
GPA Scale
Expected Degree
Major Field of Study
Expected Date of Graduation
BS
MS
PhD
Are you currently (or were you ever) a Cummins
Diversity Scholarship recipient?
Yes
No
Have you ever worked at Cummins?
If yes, in what year did you receive a scholarship?
If Yes, what Business Group and year?
Yes
No
How did you hear about this scholarship?
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CUMMINS DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Feel free to use the back of this form for additional space in answering these questions.
1. State your short and long-term career objectives. Please note any specific interests or aversions.
2. Please write a brief description of your educational objectives.
3. List the leadership positions you have held. Include the organization, duration of the position, and your key
responsibilities. Note any other significant details that will help us to gage your level of responsibility (examples number of people in the organization or budget amount you administered).
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CUMMINS DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Student Essay:
Some of the key attributes Cummins values in our candidates are leadership, the ability to
effectively work in a team environment, and the creative application of problem solving skills.
Describe, in detail, an extracurricular activity or work experience that illustrates one (or
more) of these attributes. Explain how your personal experience with this attribute will benefit
you in your future career.
Please attach your response as a typed, single page essay (500 words maximum).
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