Scholarship

SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

U.S. Department of Defense Original Source

About This Opportunity

The SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) Scholarship-for-Service Program is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative that provides full funding for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories and facilities. Recipients receive full tuition coverage along with stipends and are committed to working for the DoD upon graduation as civilian employees in their field of study. The SMART program is designed to support students in critical STEM fields that are essential to national defense and security. As a scholarship-for-service program, awardees commit to employment with the DoD for a period equal to the length of their scholarship funding, ensuring a pipeline of talented scientists and engineers enter government service.

12 - 61 mo
Renewable

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Citizenship
United States
Residency
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Age
18 - 151 years old

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts letters_of_recommendation cv

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • career_services
  • health_insurance

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field