Amount: Full tuition & fees + $30,000 - $46,000/year stipend
Deadline: December 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The SMART Scholarship is a combined educational and career development opportunity for STEM students. It provides full tuition, a stipend, and guaranteed civilian employment with the DoD after graduation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Pursuing a degree in a STEM discipline critical to national security, commitment to DoD employment post-graduation
Required Materials
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- 3 recommendation letters
- Resume
- Essays
Timeline
Applications open August. Deadline December 1. Notifications in March.
Tips
Show a strong interest in national defense and a commitment to public service. Tailor your essays to demonstrate how your skills and interests align with DoD's mission and specific sponsoring facilities.