The Medtronic Spark Scholarship removes financial barriers for students pursuing undergraduate degrees or credentials in healthcare technology fields by providing financial assistance and access to support services. By opening doors to education, this scholarship empowers students to unlock their potential and shape the future of health.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship program aims to change the trajectory of recipients’ lives, with a goal of improving college graduation rates and early career success. Scholarship recipients are eligible for financial support to meet education expenses (renewable for up to four years) and career-building experiences which may include mentorship, career resources, and networking support.
Benefits
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship offers the following:
- Scholarship Funds: Funding of up to USD$15,000 (in the U.S.) or up to USD$10,000 (outside of the U.S.) per year, renewable for the duration of the degree* (up to 4 years); credential programs are one-time non-renewable awards.
- Student Support Funds: Opportunity to apply for additional funding for emergency needs during the scholarship period (for example, unexpected medical expenses, housing instability, transportation disruptions, etc.).
- Student Supports: Participation in a virtual kick-off session and check-ins with IIE academic advisors. Engagement with Medtronic employees in person and virtually through mentorship, career resources, and other opportunities.
*This scholarship is renewable if eligibility requirements continue to be met.
This scholarship is designed to cover the remaining cost of a student’s education after all other sources of funding, such as federal/state government grants, institutional aid, and private scholarships, have been applied. The Medtronic Spark Scholarship can be used to cover the remaining cost of tuition and fees, housing, food, books, supplies, and equipment required for education programs.
Requirements
- Students from low-income household pursuing health tech undergraduate degrees or credential programs in eligible locations.
- Must be studying in an eligible location.
- Must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the eligible location in which you plan to study.
- Must be studying a health tech major or field at an accredited academic institution.
- Must demonstrate financial need. Please refer to the list of annual household income thresholds.
- Will be enrolled either in an accredited:
- Credential program OR
- Undergraduate degree, graduating in 2029 or later
- Academic degree term or credential program must start no earlier than June 2027 and no later than April 2028.
- Must not be a Medtronic employee. Current and former Medtronic interns and dependents of Medtronic employees may apply.
Additional Eligibility Details
- Geographic Requirements: The Medtronic Spark Scholarship is available to students globally who live in eligible locations. Applicants must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the eligible location in which they plan to study. Applicants in the European Union (EU) may study in another eligible EU country through Freedom of Movement.
- Field of Study: Pursuit of a major or field of study in health tech at an accredited institution. Applicants pursuing clinical practitioner careers are not eligible, including pre-med, nursing, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and similar clinical paths.
- Financial Need: Open to students who demonstrate financial need to cover the full cost of their education expenses. Priority will be given to students from low-income households.
- Type of Academic Program: This scholarship is only for accredited undergraduate degrees and credential programs. Degree programs such as master’s, PhD, MD, MBBS, Médico Cirujano, or other advanced degrees are not eligible.
- Enrollment Status: Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an eligible undergraduate degree or credential program. Undergraduate degree applicants must have an expected graduation date of 2029 or later.
- Program Start Date: The credential program or undergraduate degree term must start no earlier than June 2027 and no later than April 2028. Applicants will not be able to delay or defer this scholarship.
- Academic Requirements:
- Undergraduate Applicants: Must demonstrate strong academic performance. Minimum 2.5 GPA out of 4.0 (or international equivalent).
- Credential Applicants: Must have completed high school or secondary education by the program or term start date and must upload a résumé/CV highlighting their relevant experiences.
- Medtronic Affiliation: Current/former Medtronic interns and dependents of Medtronic employees are welcome to apply. Current Medtronic employees are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
- Proof of Enrollment: Applicants do not need to be accepted into a program at the time of application; however, if selected for a scholarship, proof of full-time enrollment will be required along with full financial aid package details before scholarship funds can be released.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: January 15, 2027