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.
Other Details
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.
