SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program
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SMART offers fully funded STEM education with annual stipends up to $46,000, plus internships and professional mentorship, in exchange for post-graduation civilian work with the U.S. Department of War.
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a merit-based scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of War that supports students pursuing STEM degrees at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. The programme is open to undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students, as well as incoming college freshmen and eligible high school seniors. In exchange for funding during their studies, scholars agree to pursue civilian employment with the Department of War after completing their degree. What you get • Full tuition coverage for one to five years • Annual stipend: $30,000 for bachelor's students, $40,000 for master's students, $46,000 for doctoral students • Annual educational allowance of $1,000 for textbooks, supplies, and learning materials • Annual health-related allowance of $2,500 • Paid summer internships (8–12 weeks) at Department of War facilities • Professional mentorship and exposure to scientific research environments • Career pathway to civilian employment after graduation How to apply 1. Check the official SMART programme website for the current application cycle opening date and exact submission deadline 2. Complete and submit the SMART application before the stated deadline
• Pursuing a degree in an approved STEM discipline • Enrolled or intending to enroll at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States • Eligible as undergraduate, master's, doctoral, incoming college freshman, or high school senior • Willing to commit to civilian employment with Department of War sponsoring facility after graduation