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2025 M Scholars Application

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany along with our North American businesses - MilliporeSigma, EMD Serono, and EMD Electronics - is deeply commited to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion. This commitment is reflected in our dedication to expanding the pipeline of top-tier talent from a broad range of backgrounds.

The M-Scholars Program was developed to provide both financial assistance and career mentorship to children or grandchildren of our North American employees who are pursuing higher education in STEM fields. Eligible students must be endrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in an approved STEM discipline at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.

We encourage all eligible students to apply!

Prospective M-Scholars should be pursuing a degree in an eligible STEM field, including but not limited to, biological sciences, medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, technology, computer science, engineering, or mathematics.

To apply for the 2025 M Scholars program;

Complete this application form by Friday, June 16, 2025
Attach the following documents:
- Transcript (most recent)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Letter of acceptance from academic institution (if this is not available at the time of application, please explain why)
Narrative Statement (Question: Share with the Scholarship Committee in 1000 words or less the following:
• Why are you a good candidate to receive this scholarship?
• What inspires you to pursue this field of study?
• Share the relevance of your selected field of study
• What are your short and long-term career goals?
• Where do you see your field of study in the next four years?)
• Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Create a Password *

Applicant Information

Country of Residence *

Legally can work permanently in USA or Canada *

YES means you do not require any additional visa assistance

Family member's name *

Must be parent / grandparent from Millipore Sigma/EMD Serono

Family member MUID *

Millipore Sigma/ EMD Serono / EMD Electronics MUID

Family relation *

How are you related to the company employee

Highest Level of Education by Fall 2025 *

Degree You Will Have Earned by Fall 2024

Specify the type of degree

GPA on Transcript of Last Degree/HS Diploma *

A transcript will need to be submitted

Current Degree Being Pursued *

For fall 2021 intake; a letter of acceptance is required

Major or Field of Study *

Expected Degree Completion Date *

Institution *

Institution Street Address *

Institution Address Line 2

Institution City *

Institution State or Province *

Institution Postal Code *

Institution Country *

Must be USA or Canada

Institution / Work Phone *

Institution / Work Email *

Home Street Address *

Home City *

Home State or Province *

Home Postal Code *

Home Country *

Must be USA or Canada

Home/Cell Phone *

Personal Email *

About Your Recommenders

Recommender #1 Name *

Recommender #1 Work Phone *

Recommender #1 Email *

Recommender #1 Institution *

Recommender #2 Name *

Recommender #2 Work Phone *

Recommender #2 Email *

Recommender #2 Institution *

Attach Documents Only PDF files should be uploaded or you will not be able to submit this form.

Narrative Statement


Resume


Recommendation Letter 1


Recommendation Letter 2


Transcript


Academic Institute Letter of Acceptance

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