SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

U.S. Department of Defense

Amount variesOpens August 1 and closes in early December (December 4, 2026 this cycle)

Who can apply: Studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; 3 GPA or higher.

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STEM students can get full tuition, a yearly stipend of roughly $30,000 to $46,000, paid summer internships at Department of Defense labs, and a guaranteed civilian DoD job after graduation. In return you work for the DoD one year for every year you were funded.

What you'll need to apply

  • Essay: Essay
  • Recommendation letter(s): Recommendations or references
  • Resume or activities list
  • Transcript
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Able to obtain and keep a security clearance
  • Service commitment: one year of civilian DoD employment for each year you are funded

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Eligibility

  • • Majors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, STEM
  • • Minimum GPA: 3

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