SMART Scholarship (DoD)
Verified July 8, 2026
- Amount
- Varies
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026 108 days left
- Essay
- Required
- Min GPA
- 3.0
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service program pays full tuition and fees, an annual stipend, and summer internships. Recipients commit to post-graduation civilian employment with the Department of Defense.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or citizens of certain allied nations), be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a covered STEM discipline such as engineering or computer science, and be willing to accept employment with a DoD facility after graduation. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
How to Apply
Apply directly through U.S. Department of Defense's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the December 1, 2026 deadline.
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