SMART Scholarships for Undergrad and Grad Students

The SMART Program aims to increase the number of scientists and engineers in the Department of Defense (DoD). The program is particularly interested in supporting individuals that demonstrate an aptitude and interest in conducting theoretical and applied research. As such, the program primarily targets "hand-on-the-bench" researchers and engineers.

Individuals applying to the program should have a strong interest in working for the DoD as a civilian research scientist or engineer.

SMART scholarship awards include:

• Annual stipend ranging from $25,000-$41,000 depending on prior educational experience
  
• Full tuition and related educational fees at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university
  
• Health Insurance
  
• $1,000 per year book allowance
  
• Internships at DoD laboratories
  
• Travel to the summer orientation workshop
  
• Post-graduation employment placement as a civilian employee of the DoD

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