SMART Scholarship for Service Program

Details on submitting the SMART Scholarship application, including required sections, deadlines, and status updates.

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DeadlineFirst Friday in December

Award amountFull tuition

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

Eligibility

SMART Scholarship Program Eligibility & Requirements

SMART Scholarship eligibility and program requirements for STEM degrees, including citizenship, GPA, and service commitment.

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Award amount

Full tuition

Eligibility

US citizen or citizen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or UK; 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2028; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Pursuing or intending to pursue education in Fall 2027; Enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university; Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance; Scholars awarded more than one year of degree funding must complete summer internships

Important dates

Application opens: August 1, 2026; Funding begins: August 2027

Contact

SMART

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