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Elevate for rising juniors

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Preparing you to land your dream internship

Elevate is a one-day virtual experience in November that connects the brightest students in North America with our recruiters, former interns and leaders. Through inspiring stories and hands-on training, you’ll walk away prepared to land an internship with us. Are you ready?

Applications for our 2026 Elevate open in August. Please check back in then.

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Why you’ll love Elevate

  • Get inspired: Hear the inspiring career journeys of our leaders and former interns
  • Get first access: Get first access to apply for a spot in our Fusion internship program
  • Get career tips: From resume to interviewing advice, our campus recruiters will show you how to stand out in our hiring process

FAQs

  • Students in their 2nd year of a full-time bachelor's degree at an accredited school
  • Enrolled in a business, marketing or STEM-related program
  • Permanent work authorization

We’re looking for students who are eager to start their career at the intersection of technology and consulting. Most of all, we’re looking for students who demonstrate ambition—those who are excited to meet new people, learn new technologies and explore what Cognizant has to offer.

Elevate runs once a year. The specific event date varies from year to year.

Yes! You’ll be invited to apply for our Fusion Internship Program.

About us 

We’re Cognizant, one of the largest and most influential companies you may have never heard of (bonus points if you have though!). With 340,000+ associates worldwide, we partner with leading organizations to modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can get ahead—and stay ahead.

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