Application and Selection

Online applications are available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish. 

Submission of Applications

The application will be closed at 11:59 PM Central Time (US) on January 30, 2026. 

A complete application will include: 

• Responses to a series of short essay questions.
• Recent academic transcript (not required for credential applicants).
• Recent financial information and supporting documents including household income, education expenses, Financial Aid (for students who study in the U.S. only), and any additional scholarships or financial awards received.
• Agreement to privacy statement, communications release, social media acknowledgement, and participation statement.
• A self-introduction video submission (up to 30 seconds): This video will only be considered as part of the selection process if the applicant reaches the final review stage.

Only applications completed by the deadline will be reviewed. Falsifying or plagiarizing any portion of your application will result in automatic disqualification. Additionally, submitting AI-generated content without meaningful personal input or misrepresenting your experiences using AI tools is not acceptable. We value authenticity and transparency and expect all applicants to reflect their own voice and experiences in their submissions.    

Selection of Scholarship Recipients 

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 

• Academic achievement 
• Financial need 
• Achievement and potential in health tech or healthcare fields 
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving and resilience  

Scholarship recipients who are not able to produce proof of enrollment by the date indicated in the award letter will no longer be eligible and an alternate candidate will be selected. Scholarship recipients will also need to agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship program to receive this award. 

Medtronic Spark Scholarship Application Timeline 

• November 2025: Online application opens
• January 30, 2026: Application deadline 
• April 2026: Notification*  

*Applicants will be notified in April whether or not they have been selected to receive an award. The Medtronic Spark Scholarship program is a competitive program; not all applicants will be selected as recipients.