Opportunity

Award Info:

Benefits include:

• Full tuition and education related educational expenses (meal plans, housing, and parking not included)
• Stipend paid at a rate of $25,000 - $38,000 a year depending on degree level (may be prorated depending on award length)
• Summer research internships ranging from 8 to 12 weeks
• Health Insurance allowance of up to $1,200 per academic year
• Miscellaneous allowance of up to $1,000 per academic year
• An experience mentor at one of the Sponsoring Facilities
• Employment placement at a DoD facility upon degree completion. 

Description:

The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-service program, one of DOD’s STEM’s initiative, is funded by the Department of Defense. It is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for bachelors, masters, and PH. D students to gain technical skills in critical STEM fields and support the national security mission of DOD.

SMART Scholars are among the most talented and innovative minds in STEM with a mission to support the United States and protect national security. STEM scholars have the opportunity to be leading agents in their field and pursue their passions.