Institute of International Education - IIE India

Medtronic Spark Scholarship Application Now Open!
Empowering Future Health Tech Leaders

Medtronic Spark is a bold 10-year initiative to empower the next generation of health tech leaders. The Medtronic Spark Scholarship is a global program designed to support students from low-income households who are pursuing careers in health technology and related fields.

Each year, up to 100 new scholarships will be awarded to talented students globally.

Key benefits of the Medtronic Spark Scholarship include:
• Financial support for education expenses, renewable for up to four years
• Career-building experiences, including mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities
• Emergency funding to help students overcome unexpected financial hardships

The scholarship is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees and job-ready credentials (or global equivalents) in health tech and healthcare-related fields. Applicants must demonstrate academic potential and leadership capabilities and attend educational programs in one of the eligible locations - https://www.iie.org/programs/medtronicsparkscholarship/eligibility

Applications are now open with a deadline of January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time (US).

Upcoming Webinars
• Dec 11 (1:00 - 2:00 pm US Central Time) | Registration Link: https://iie-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vsNWYW9sQ1egufe9lTvVng #/

• Dec 17 (8:00 - 9:00 am US Central Time) | Registration Link : https://iie-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5xsLSjEzRkCumld5zwztjw

To learn more about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply, visit our website - https://www.iie.org/medtronicsparkscholarship.

Support our proposal for SXSW EDU 2026: New Ground Rules: Rethinking U.S. International Education, a panel featuring experts from IIE, Texas International Education Consortium, Texas Tech University, and The Public Diplomacy Council of America by voting here: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753469742070001ed78

We’ll explore what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how institutions are rethinking their strategies to stay globally connected. Vote today!

The 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo. About the IC3 Movement: The International Career and College Counseling (IC3) Movement is a global initiative to make counseling accessible in every school. Its mission is to help young people find purpose and direction. In partnership with schools, universities, organizations, and industry, IC3 promotes learning, networking, and professional development through events that advance the counseling profession.

Register now: https://www.ic3movement.com/annual-ic3-conference-expo

The 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo. This year’s theme, "Counseling as a Culture," underscores the need to embed career and college counseling into every school’s framework. Through expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and collaborative dialogue, you’ll gain tools to foster a culture of guidance and support student decision-making.

Register now: https://www.ic3movement.com/annual-ic3-conference-expo

Catch Vivek Mansukhani, Head, Institute of International Education - IIE India in conversation with Prof. Ankur Vohra of Masters' Union - talking about his journey in the world of international education. And much more!

Ep. 14 | Shaping Global Futures with Scholarships ft. Vivek Mansukhani, IIE India From commerce to culture, theatre to transformative education, Vivek Mansukhani’s journey is as inspiring as it is unconventional.In this episode of the Inte...

The 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo. The Annual IC3 Conference & Expo brings together educators, school leaders, and counseling professionals from across the globe. It’s a platform to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore innovative ways to integrate counseling into education. Join us in the vibrant city of Mumbai for the 2025 edition. This unmissable opportunity will boost your institution’s global outreach and connect you with 1,500+ counselors, universities, and policymakers from around the world over two impactful days, 20th & 21st August.

Register now: https://www.ic3movement.com/annual-ic3-conference-expo

IIE Announces 2025 Quad Fellows | IIE Washington, D.C., August 4, 2025 — The Institute of International Education (IIE) announced today the selection of 37 exceptional students as recipients