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Department of Defense

SMART Scholarship

$25,000Deadline: December 1, 2026
High listing trustActiveLink worksDeadline confirmed Sep 9Last checked Sep 9, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
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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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