The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a unique opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to advance their education and jumpstart their careers. SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and after graduation, civilian employment with the Department of War.
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Benefits
- Full Tuition: Scholarship recipients receive full tuition to any U.S. accredited college or university
- Annual Stipend: SMART scholars earn annual stipends between $30,000-$46,000 depending on degree level
- Internships: Scholars gain invaluable experience during summer internships with Department of War leaders
- Career: Jump-start your career with guaranteed employment after graduation
Requirements
- Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
- Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2028
- Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, education in Fall 2027*
- Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**
- Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding (funding begins August 2027)
- Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years
- Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of War
Check also:
Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students 2026
Application Deadline
December 4, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the DoW webpage.
