About Smart scholarship
Smart Scholarship: Empowering STEM Students for a Brighter Future
Are you a student pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)? Do you dream of making a difference in the world through your skills and knowledge? If so, Smart Scholarship is here to help you achieve your goals.
Smart Scholarship is an innovative program that provides STEM students with full tuition coverage, generous stipends, and employment opportunities with the Department of Defense (DoD) after graduation. This unique program aims to support talented students who are passionate about STEM fields and want to contribute their expertise to national security and defense.
Founded in 2005 by the DoD's National Defense Education Program (NDEP), Smart Scholarship has become one of the most prestigious scholarship programs for STEM students in the United States. The program has awarded over 3,000 scholarships since its inception and continues to attract top-notch talent from across the country.
What sets Smart Scholarship apart from other scholarship programs is its focus on service. In exchange for financial support during their academic years, Smart Scholars commit themselves to work for the DoD as civilian employees after graduation. This service obligation ranges from one year for each year of scholarship support up to four years depending on funding availability.
The benefits of being a Smart Scholar are numerous. First and foremost, you will receive full tuition coverage at any accredited university or college in the United States that offers degrees in STEM fields. You will also receive an annual stipend ranging from $25K-$38K depending on your academic level (undergraduate or graduate) and field of study.
Moreover, as a Smart Scholar, you will have access to exclusive networking opportunities with DoD officials and industry leaders who can help shape your career path. You will also have access to internships at various DoD agencies where you can gain valuable hands-on experience while still pursuing your degree.
But perhaps most importantly, being a Smart Scholar means that you are part of something bigger than yourself – something that has real-world impact on national security and defense. By working for the DoD after graduation, you will be able to apply your skills and knowledge towards solving some of our nation's most pressing challenges – whether it's developing new technologies for military operations or conducting research on emerging threats.
To be eligible for Smart Scholarship, applicants must meet certain criteria:
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S.-based college or university
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Be pursuing a degree in one of these disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering; Biosciences; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Cognitive Neural Systems; Computer & Computational Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Geosciences; Industrial & Systems Engineering (technical tracks only); Information Sciences & Technology (technical tracks only); Materials Science & Engineering ; Mathematics ; Mechanical Engineering ; Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering ; Nuclear Engineering ; Oceanography
- Be willing to accept post-graduation employment with the Department Of Defense
If this sounds like something that aligns with your goals as a STEM student seeking financial assistance while making meaningful contributions towards national security then we encourage applying today!
In conclusion,
Smart Scholarship is more than just another scholarship program - it's an opportunity for talented students like yourself who want not only financial assistance but also meaningful work experience within their field upon graduation! With full tuition coverage plus generous stipends available annually along with exclusive networking opportunities offered by industry leaders within government agencies such as those found at DOD offices nationwide - there really isn't anything else quite like what we offer here at SMART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR SERVICE MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AND TRAINING INITIATIVES ACROSS AMERICA TODAY!