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SMART Scholarship

award money Award: Full tuition plus stipend

Category: Other Scholarships


Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

1) Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom

2) Be 18 years of age or older as a program start date (check web site)

3) Be committed to at least one summer internship at Department of Defense facility.

4) Be committed to employment with the Department of Defense after graduation

5) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good standing.

6) Requesting at least 1.5 years of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts at the program start date)

7) Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university as well as hold a high school diploma or GED.

8) Students must be studying in one of the STEM-specified disciplines listed here.

Selection Criteria:

Applications are reviewed and ranked within each STEM discipline.

Application Materials/Process:

Applying for a SMART Scholarship is just like applying for any other opportunity, although the application itself is quite extensive.

In addition to the application form, applicants must also send in:

1) two references

2) their resume

3) transcripts

Additional Benefits:

The SMART Scholarship Program is one of the most prestigious in the country. Recipients of this award are taken care of during their undergraduate or graduate years. Here are just a few of the benefits:
• Full tuition in addition to room and board.
• Stipend of $30,000 – 46,000 a year depending on degree level.
• Summer internship experiences for 8 – 12 weeks.
• Health insurance of up to $2,500 per year.
• Miscellaneous allowance of up to $1,000 per year.
• Experienced mentor at one of the Sponsoring Facilities.
• Employment at Department of Defense facility upon graduation.
The SMART Scholarship isn’t just a full ride scholarship to help students pay for school, it gives them a start toward an unparalleled experience as soon as they graduate. SMART Scholars engage in groundbreaking discoveries and explorations as civilian employees within the Department of Defense.


Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.

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