M Scholars Scholarship Program
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, along with our North American businesses—MilliporeSigma, EMD Serono, and EMD Electronics—is deeply committed 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.
M-Scholars Scholarship Program
The M-Scholars Scholarship Program was established 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 enrolled 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!
Eligible STEM fields of study include (but are not limited to):
- Biological Sciences
- Medicine
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Technology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
Key Program Details:
- Six (6) students will be selected to join the 2025–2026 LOC M-Scholars Cohort.
- Each M-Scholar will receive $4,000 per academic school year for up to four years, contingent upon continued eligibility and academic progress.
- M-Scholars will be paired with a dedicated mentor whose professional experience aligns with the student’s career interests.
- Mentors will provide ongoing support, guidance, and career insights throughout the duration of the program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be enrolled full-time in an approved STEM program at an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada.
- Must be the child or grandchild of a current North American employee of MilliporeSigma, EMD Serono, or EMD Electronics.
Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science, and electronics. Around 63,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating sustainable products and ways to live.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck operate as EMD Serono in healthcare, MilliporeSigma in life science, and EMD Electronics.
- https://www.emdgroup.com/en
- Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany
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- 6 students will be selected as part of the M-Scholars 2025/2026 cohort for the upcoming school year;
- Eligible M-Scholars will be awarded $4,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years (up to $16,000 total) for the duration of the degree program;
- M-Scholars will be required to maintain a 3.4/4.0 GPA and be enrolled FULL TIME at an accredited institution of higher education in the US or Canada and pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in an approved STEM field to remain eligible
- Each M-Scholar will be assigned a formal mentor who may align with the M-Scholar’s career aspirations
- The mentor will provide on-going support and guidance for the M-Scholar through the course of study
- Must be pursuing STEM related undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking studies (including basic and biological sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, technology, computer science, engineering and mathematics)
- Citizen or resident of United States or Canada
- Applicant is a child or grandchild of a current employee of Millipore Sigma/ EMD Serono/ EMD Electronics in the US or Canada
- GPA must be 3.5/4.0 or higher as shown on latest transcript
- Must maintain a 3.4 or higher GPA through the course of study to remain eligible for M-Scholars
- Must be admitted into a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program in the US or Canada
CLICK HERE if you are eligible, we encourage you to apply for the 2025-2026 M-Scholars Scholarship Program.
The deadline to apply is June 16, 2025.
The M-Scholars Program was developed to provide financial support and career guidance to our North American employees' children (or grandchildren) pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in an approved STEM field at an accredited institution of higher education in the US or Canada.
Prospective M-Scholars should be pursuing a degree in an approved STEM field, such as biological sciences, medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, technology, computer science, engineering, or mathematics.
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