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2026-27 M-Scholars Applications Are Being Accepted!

Eligible children/grandkids of employees in the United States & Canada can apply until June 5, 2026!

EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma, and EMD Electronics are the United States and Canada businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Our commitment to Belonging & Inclusion is firmly rooted in doing what is right for our workforce, patients, and customers, aligning our actions with our values and principles. This dedication is reflected in our targeted efforts to support exceptional STEM talent from a broad range of backgrounds.

The M-Scholars Scholarship Program was created to empower the next generation of STEM leaders. This program is dedicated to supporting the children and/or grandchildren of our United States/Canadian employees who are pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics at an accredited college or university. Eligible students must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in an approved STEM discipline at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.

For the 2026-2027 M-Scholar Scholarship Program, six applicants will be selected.

We encourage all eligible students to apply!

To apply, students must 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. Click here for a comprehension list of STEM Majors.

To apply for the 2026 M-Scholars Program:

Complete and submit this application form by midnight PST on
Friday, June 5, 2026 (late submissions will not be accepted)
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:
• What makes you a strong candidate for this scholarship?
• What inspires you to pursue this field of study?
• Describe why your selected field of study is important to you
• 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 2026 *

Degree You Will Have Earned by Fall 2026

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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