Medtronic Spark Scholarship for Pharma Graduates | Apply Now and get funding up to USD $10,000
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship removes financial barriers for students from low-income households pursuing undergraduate degrees or job-ready credentials in health tech and healthcare-related fields. Offering up to $15,000 USD annually in the U.S. and $10,000 USD internationally, the program provides not only funding but also mentorship and networking with Medtronic experts. Eligible students globally—including incoming 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year undergraduates—must apply by the January 30, 2026, deadline to be considered for this competitive award centered around the Medtronic Spark Scholarship opportunity.
Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Medtronic Spark Scholarship:
- Field of Study: Pursuit of a career in health tech or a related healthcare field at an accredited institution.
- Geographic Requirements: The Scholarship is available to students globally who live in eligible locations. For European Union (EU) students, they may study in an eligible EU country under the principle of Freedom of Movement.
- Financial Need: Open to students who demonstrate significant financial barriers to covering the full cost of their education expenses. Priority will be given to students from low-income households who are seeking the Medtronic Spark Scholarship as a way to fund their studies.
Additional applicant criteria include
This scholarship is only for undergraduate degrees and credential programs. Graduate-level degrees such as master’s, PhD, MD, or other advanced degrees are not eligible to be awarded through the Scholarship for qualified applicants.
- Applicants pursuing 2-4 year undergraduate degrees must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Requirements: Strong academic performance. Minimum 2.5 GPA out of 4.0 (or international equivalents).
- Student Year of Study: Open to incoming 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year students of their undergraduate degree programs (or international equivalents). Students in the final year of a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree program are not eligible for the Medtronic Spark Scholarship.
2. Applicants pursuing accredited job-ready credential programs must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration for the Medtronic Spark Scholarship:
- Academic Requirements: Completed high school/secondary education.
- Student Year of Study: Will enroll in and start a credential program no earlier than June 2026 and no later than May 2027.
Other Details
- Program Start Date: Individuals must be applying for a program that starts no earlier than June 2026 and no later than May 2027 to meet Medtronic Spark Scholarship guidelines. Applicants will not be able to delay or defer 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 under the Medtronic Spark Scholarship.
- 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 award through the Medtronic Spark Scholarship program.
