Department of Defense
SMART Scholarship
$25,000Deadline: December 1, 2026
High listing trustActiveLink worksDeadline confirmed Sep 9Last checked Sep 9, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
About this scholarship
Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) provides funding for STEM students while they pursue their degrees, with guaranteed civilian employment at DoD upon graduation.
Eligibility
- •Minimum GPA: 3
- •Major: Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
- •Requires a military/veteran/ROTC connection
- •Awarded on academic/talent merit
Requirements
US citizen; minimum 3.0 GPA; 18 years or older; pursuing a degree in a SMART-eligible STEM field; willing to work for the DoD post-graduation.
Application effort
EASY
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