The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students currently pursuing a degree in one of the 21 STEM disciplines. SMART Scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, and employment with the DoD after graduation. SMART provides the research leaders of tomorrow with not only an education, but a career.

Deadline to apply

– December 1st

Criteria

– U.S. citizenship, 18 years or older

– Pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the SMART STEM disciplines

– Obtain and maintain a security clearance

– Be enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university

– Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, Complete at least one summer internship

– Minimum 1.5 years of degree funding

– Accept full-time employment with the DoD, post graduationHave completed at least 60 credit hours

– At least one full year left in degree program