The Medtronic Spark Scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate academic performance and leadership capabilities, who are pursuing associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and/or job-ready credentials (and global equivalents) in health tech related fields. It is available to students from low-income households across the globe who live in eligible locations.
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship program aims to change the trajectory of recipients’ lives, with a goal of improving college graduation rates and early career success. Scholarship recipients are eligible for financial support to meet education expenses (renewable for up to four years) and career-building experiences which may include mentorship, career resources, and networking support.
Eligibility
- Location
- Must be studying in an eligible location.
- Citizenship & Residency
- Must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the eligible location in which you plan to study.
- Major & Field of Study
- Must be studying a health tech major or field at an accredited academic institution.
- Financial Need
- Must demonstrate financial need. Please refer to the list of annual household income thresholds.
- Program Type
- Will be enrolled either in an accredited:
- Credential program OR
- Undergraduate degree, graduating in 2029 or later
- Will be enrolled either in an accredited:
- Program Start Date
- Academic degree term or credential program must start no earlier than June 2027 and no later than April 2028.
Scholarship Value: $60,000
Awards Available: 100
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2027