SMART Scholarship for Service Program
Description: The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be employed upon degree completion at a Department of Defense (DoD) research facility.
SMART Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who will pursue a degree in one of
the following disciplines: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences,
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral
Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Industrial and Systems
Engineering (technical tracks), Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical
Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Operations Research
(technical tracks), and Physics
Dollar Value: The DoD will pay the Scholar’s full tuition and required fees. In addition, Scholars
will receive a stipend of $25,000 to $41,000 a year, health insurance, and a book
allowance.
Number of Scholarships: Approximately 300 SMART Scholarships are awarded annually based upon available funding.
Eligibility:
- Must be U.S. citizens
- Must be 18 years old at time of award
- Applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Fellowships are tenable only at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education
Application Procedures: Please visit https://smart.asee.org/
Deadline: December 14, 2012
Contact:
SMART Scholarship Program
c/o American Society for Engineering Education
1818 N Street, N.W. #600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-331-3544
Fax: 202-265-8504
Email: smart@asee.org