FAQs
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship removes financial barriers for students pursuing health tech and related fields by providing financial assistance and access to support services that assist students in completing a degree or credential program. By opening doors to education, this scholarship empowers students to unlock their potential and shape the future of health.
Students who are passionate about health tech and healthcare should consider applying for the Medtronic Spark Scholarship, which is a global program empowering talented students with financial barriers to pursue accredited degrees or job-ready credentials — unlocking their potential to transform the future of health.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship will award up to 100 new scholarships each year.
Applicants can only attend educational program in countries on the eligibility list.
Yes, applicants need to be citizens of an eligible country or hold permanent legal residency in the eligible country from which they are applying.
Yes, you are required to attend your educational program in the country from which your application was submitted.
No, if you leave the eligible country, you will no longer be able to receive scholarship funding.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship amount varies by country to reflect differences in local education costs.
Scholarship funding is determined based on the country where the recipient will study.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship is intended to support the full duration of a student’s degree, which may mean up to four years, provided the student continues to meet eligibility requirements.
No.
Eligible applicants must be from a low-income household, defined as up to 200% of the country poverty level. Please contact IIE for guidance at medtronicsparkscholarship@iie.org.
To demonstrate your household’s financial income, you may submit any of the following types of documentation. These should reflect income from all contributing members of your household, for example, parents, guardians, spouses, or others who help cover your living expenses.
Acceptable documentation includes:
- Recent tax returns (e.g., IRS Form 1040 or the equivalent in your country)
- Official income statements or salary certificates
- Recent pay stubs or wage slips
- Bank statements showing regular income deposits
- Government-issued proof of benefits or subsidies (e.g., unemployment, disability, or housing assistance)
- Employer letters verifying income
- Pension or retirement income statements
- FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) – for applicants in the United States
- Any other official documentation that clearly reflects your household’s income
We accept PDF and screenshots as long as they are clear, legible, and unedited. All applicants must certify the accuracy of their submissions on the Certification Page.
When submitting documents, please ensure that all sensitive information is removed or blacked out. This includes, but is not limited to, Social Security/government issued numbers, banking information, and any other personally identifiable or confidential data.
Tip: Whenever possible, prioritize documents issued by government agencies, employers, or financial institutions. If you’re unsure whether a specific document is acceptable, we encourage you to upload it along with a brief explanation. Our team will review it and follow up if additional information is needed.
Students can estimate the cost of attendance by reviewing the university’s published tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan rates, and factoring in personal expenses like books, transportation, and supplies.
When completing the application, use the information for the college/university you are most likely to attend. If selected for a scholarship, proof of full-time enrollment and additional financial information will be required before scholarship funds can be sent.
This scholarship is open to students pursuing a 2-4-year degree as full-time students or job-ready credential programs (and international equivalents) in health tech or healthcare related fields of study at accredited educational institutions around the world.
Examples of relevant fields of study for 2-4 year degree programs include:
- Biology / Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chemistry / Biochemistry
- Communications
- Computer Science / Software Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Health Administration
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Management
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Design
- Marketing
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- Statistics / Biostatistics
Examples of relevant fields of study for job-ready credentials include:
- Clinical specialists
- Entry level data analysts
- Manufacturing engineer
- Quality assurance engineers
- Service and repair
- Skilled technicians
- Software engineer
Yes. All accredited 2-4 year degrees and credential programs are eligible.
A certificate program teaches specific skills or knowledge in a short course, while a credential program proves your qualifications—like a license, certification, or degree—that employers recognize as professional standards.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship program is designed to accommodate varying academic calendars across world regions. While students may begin their academic programs at different times, scholarship funding will begin no earlier than June 2026 and no later than May 2027. Funding does not need to align with the first semester of a student’s academic program and may support activities beginning in a later term, provided they fall within the eligible funding window.
Please note that the Medtronic Spark Scholarship does not provide retroactive funding. Expenses incurred prior to June 2026, including tuition, fees, or other academic costs, are not eligible for reimbursement.
Medtronic Spark Scholarship recipients who demonstrate financial need that poses a threat to their academic progress or enrollment status are eligible to receive emergency funds. IIE will evaluate the nature and severity of the emergency, the impact on the Scholars’ ability to continue their education, and the appropriateness of the requested support. Full details will be provided to scholarship recipients.
IIE is a non-profit global education organization with a mission to help organizations leverage the power of international education to thrive in today’s interconnected world. IIE serves more than 29,000 individuals across 180 countries through premier international education, workforce development, and regional crisis response programs. IIE partners with the Medtronic Foundation in executing the Medtronic Spark Scholarship.
The application will be available on the IIE site when the program is open. Any inquiries before that time will enable students to share their contact information and automatically receive a notification when the program opens. Applicants will need to provide proof of financial need, academic transcripts, and other materials as determined. Individuals may submit one application per scholarship cycle.
Submit your name and e-mail address to be notified when the Medtronic Spark Scholarship opens here: https://www.iie.org/medtronicsparkscholarship/
Yes, be sure to click “save” after each section.
No, once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to update.
Yes. IIE will send a confirmation email from medtronicsparkscholarship@iie.org to the valid email address associated with your application. If you receive this email, your application was submitted successfully (check your spam or junk folder just in case).
11:59 PM Central Time (US) on January 30, 2026
Applicants may apply in any of the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.
IIE will review all applications through its global review committee.
Please contact medtronicsparkscholarship@iie.org with further questions. Please note, IIE can provide support on application troubleshooting and details on the scholarship overall. However, IIE cannot provide individual guidance or application feedback.