Medtronic Spark Scholarship Applications Now Open for Students Pursuing Careers in Healthcare Technology
Key Highlights
- ➤Medtronic Spark Scholarship applications open for second student cohort
- ➤Scholarship provides up to $15,000 U.S. or $10,000 internationally
- ➤Medtronic Spark targets 1 million low-income students over 10 years
- ➤First cohort included 100 students from 12 countries
- ➤Applications close Jan. 15, 2027
Expert Statements
Sally Saba, president of Medtronic Foundation
“Medtronic Spark Scholarship recipients are gaining the skills and education needed to set them up for rewarding careers that use technology to improve lives-and we're thrilled to offer this global opportunity to the next group of talented future health tech leaders.”
Sally Saba, president of Medtronic Foundation
“This program is designed to remove financial barriers while also providing students with the support they need, from the first day of their educational journey through graduation.”
Abraham Rodriguez, 2026 recipient of the Medtronic Spark Scholarship from the United States
“I am passionate about pursuing a career in biomedical engineering. It allows me to combine science, technology, and service to improve healthcare outcomes.”
Pakhi Shah, Medtronic Spark Scholarship student in India
“My goal is to contribute to medical technologies that are not only advanced, but accessible, and designed for the very communities I come from.”
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 28, 2026 / Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced applications are open for the second cohort of the Medtronic Spark Scholarship, a program designed to remove financial barriers and provide development and support services for students who are pursuing careers in health tech.
The global scholarship program is part of Medtronic Spark, a 10-year initiative to propel 1 million students from low-income households into healthcare technology careers.
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