The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a unique opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to advance their education and jumpstart their careers. SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and after graduation, civilian employment with the Department of Defense. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December. Check your eligibility now to see if you qualify and take the first step toward a successful future in STEM.

The SMART Scholarship builds future leaders in STEM and is the largest education and workforce development initiative under the Department of Defense STEM Program. Scholarship recipients receive hands-on experience at one of over 150 Department of Defense facilities during their internships and apply this knowledge as early career professionals. Department of Defense facilities are at the forefront of innovation in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, autonomy, space, 5G, and other technology areas.

Please find eligibility requirements and eligible STEM fields at https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en?id=smart_eligibility. 

• freshman
• sophomore
• junior
• senior
• graduate

• US Citizen

Apply online at https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en?id=application_registration 

Get application instructions at https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en?id=kb_article&sys_id=0383c5d6db2a03006bb8f4b40f961956. 

Civilian employment with the Department of Defense is a required element of this program.

SMART
Scholarship-for-Service Program
Phone: (571) 633-7940
Email: smart@smartscholarship.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time