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Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program provides scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees critical to national security. Upon degree completion, scholars receive guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense.
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Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Specific submission dates may be found at https://www. smartscholarship. org .
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.
Able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories Willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD A student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3. 0 on a 4.
0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application) Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the approved STEM disciplines (view the list and check eligibility via the SMART website ) A SMART Program participant may not accept simultaneous remuneration from another major scholarship.
Other major awards are defined as: a) funding from any other federal scholarship, fellowship, grant or funding source excluding federally funded student loans and/or salary supplements provided by DoD agencies to DoD retention awardees and, b) Other scholarships, fellowships or grants exceeding $5,000 total per academic year. For more information please visit: https://www. smartscholarship.
org .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. citizens age 18+, minimum 3.0 GPA, pursuing an approved STEM degree, willing to participate in DoD summer internships and accept post-graduate DoD employment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows full tuition, annual stipends ($30,000-$46,000 depending on degree level), health insurance, book allowances, and summer internships. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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