Up to 100 Scholarships Will Be Awarded to Talented Students Around the World Each Year
New York, November 21, 2025 — Medtronic Spark is a bold 10-year initiative to empower the next generation of health tech leaders. The Medtronic Spark Scholarship is a global program designed to support students from low-income households who are pursuing careers in health technology and related fields. Each year, up to 100 new scholarships will be awarded to talented students globally.
Key benefits of the Medtronic Spark Scholarship include:
- Financial support for education expenses, renewable for up to four years
- Career-building experiences, including mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities
- Emergency funding to help students overcome unexpected financial hardships
Job growth in healthcare is expected to outpace most other occupations over the next decade, placing a greater demand for post-secondary education. The Medtronic Spark Scholarship aims to provide critically needed funding to empower students to attend educational programs enabling them to obtain a health tech job.
“The Medtronic Spark Scholarship is more than financial aid—it’s a catalyst for opportunity and shaping the future of healthcare,” said Jason Czyz, President of IIE. “IIE is proud to administer this bold new program that will invest in students who are passionate about improving health outcomes in communities. We are honored to have been entrusted by Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation to help bring it to life.”
The scholarship is open to students pursuing associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and job-ready credentials (or global equivalents) in health tech and healthcare-related fields. Applicants must demonstrate academic potential and leadership capabilities and attend educational programs in one of the eligible countries.
“Our goal is to inspire and equip students with the skills and education they need to launch a meaningful career in health tech,” said Liz Lund, Senior Director of Philanthropy at the Medtronic Foundation. “The Medtronic Spark Scholarship assists students throughout their educational journey, providing enriching career-ready experiences and addressing unexpected hardships when they arise. This isn’t just about providing a one-time financial boost – we’re focused on supporting students all the way through graduation.”
Applications are now open with a deadline of January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time (US). To learn more about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply, visit https://www.iie.org/medtronicsparkscholarship.
About the Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the leader in designing and implementing international education strategies and program services. We work with governments, policymakers, educators, and employers across the globe to prepare students and professionals for the global workforce and equip them to solve the increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world. With support from donors, we also create initiatives that assist students, scholars, and artists whose lives and work are threatened; expand teaching and learning across cultures; and provide life-changing opportunities. A not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE has a network of offices and affiliates worldwide and over 1,600 higher education partners. Visit iie.org.
About Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation
Medtronic, a leading global healthcare company, whose Mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, unites a global team of more than 95,000 employees that work together to develop technologies and therapies that treat 70 health conditions including cardiac devices, surgical robotics, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more.
Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation further their commitment to good corporate citizenship by supporting Medtronic Spark – a global commitment to propel 1 million students from low-income households into health tech careers.