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SMART Scholarship Program
Description
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1-December 1.
SMART recipients will receive full tuition coverage, along with an allowance for books and health insurance, while enrolled in school, along with a cash stipend which will vary based on education level. Following graduation, fellows are committed to employment with the DoD.
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Funding type
Fellowship
Key eligibility criteria
STEM
Funding source
US Department of Defense