Name: Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program
Award Amount: Full tuition, annual stipend, book and health allowances, mentorship, and paid summer internships; guaranteed post-graduation Department of Defense civilian employment
Information and Eligibility:
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), provides merit-based scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in approved STEM disciplines. In addition to full tuition coverage, recipients receive annual stipends, allowances for books and health insurance, and participate in summer internships at DoD facilities. Upon graduation, scholars transition into civilian employment with the DoD, fulfilling a one-for-one service commitment.
Eligible STEM disciplines include (but are not limited to):
Eligibility criteria include:
Deadline: Applications open August 1 each year; specific closing dates vary (check program website for details).
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