The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.
Eligibility Requirements:
-A U.S. citizen at time of application,
-18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2012,
-Able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories,
-Willing to accept post-graduate employment with the Department of Defense
-A student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application) and,
-Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page.
Participants in the SMART Scholarship program receive:
-Full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)
-Cash award paid at a rate of $25,000 - $41,000 depending on prior educational experience (may be prorated depending on award length)
-Paid summer internships
-Health Insurance reimbursement allowance up to $1,200 per calendar year
-Book allowance of $1,000 per academic year
-Mentoring
-Employment placement after graduation
To apply, please visit the SMART Scholarship website.
