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SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program offers merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM degrees. Recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.
The program specifically seeks to build future leaders in STEM within areas critical to national security, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, autonomy, space, and 5G.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. citizens at least 18 years old, pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in an approved STEM field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be willing to accept employment with the DoD after graduation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 - $46,000 annual stipend + full tuition. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was December 1, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is funded by Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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