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We are thrilled to announce the DoD Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is open for applications through 6 Dec 24!
What is the DoD SMART Program?
SMART is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, and guaranteed employment with the DoD after graduation.
Who Can Apply: The applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 or older, have a 3.0 minimum GPA, able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, currently enrolled at a college or university or with previous college credit, and pursuing a degree in one of SMART’s 24 STEM disciplines.
- Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biosciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science and Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Geosciences
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Oceanography
- Operations Research
- Physics
- Software Engineering
How to Apply: Students can apply through the SMART Program’s Website: https://www.smartscholarship.
If interested, be sure to select PEO C3N as the preferred sponsoring facility. PEO C3N will be hosting SMART scholars for internships during Summer 2026.
Feel free to reach out to Kristy Chau, kristy.chau.civ@army.mil and Allison Lanham, allison.p.lanham.civ@army.mil for any questions.