About SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.
Mission: To recruit, educate, employ, and foster the development of the future DoD civilian STEM workforce through scholarships and lasting partnerships with academic institutions, STEM education ecosystems, and DoD laboratories and agencies.
Vision: To develop pathways for a technically proficient, and innovative talent pool needed to maintain the technological edge of a DoD workforce ready to meet U.S. national security needs.
Full
Tuition
Tuition
Annual Stipend
$30,000-$46,000
$30,000-$46,000
Book & Health
Allowance
Allowance
Summer
Internship
Internship
Experienced
Mentor
Mentor
DoD
Employment
Employment
SMART Program
The SMART Program, part of the Department of Defense (DoD) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) portfolio, provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a rewarding career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing STEM degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD's mission and create a lasting impact. Summer internships are performed at DoD facilities alongside scientists and engineers; these experiences prepare scholars for full-time employment and get them accustomed to working with the DoD. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee.
The DoD civilian workforce is responsible for solving our Nation's most complex challenges by developing the next generation of defense technologies. Click the flyer for more information about the DoD civilian employee benefits.
The DoD employs a comprehensive approach to develop STEM talent with K-12, postsecondary, and workforce STEM education and talent development efforts, known as DoD STEM. The DoD is committed to developing the Nation's STEM talent and is the largest employer of federal scientists and engineers with nearly 150,000 civilian STEM employees working across the Department. DoD STEM activities support this mission by providing authentic learning experiences through a variety of education, outreach initiatives and STEM scholarships, such as the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program.
Mission: Inspire, cultivate, and develop exceptional STEM talent through a continuum of opportunities to enrich our current and future DoD workforce poised to tackle evolving defense technological challenges.
DoD STEM Socials
@DoDSTEM 
DoD STEM Website
https://dodstem.us
How does the SMART Program fit into DoD STEM?
The SMART Program is the largest educational to workforce program offered by DoD STEM to address talent development and retention.
Be sure to check out the DoD STEM website to explore additional opportunities offered to students of all ages and educators of all grades.
Be sure to check out the DoD STEM website to explore additional opportunities offered to students of all ages and educators of all grades.
How does the SMART Program fit into DoD STEM?
The SMART Program is the largest educational to workforce program offered by DoD STEM to address talent development and retention.
Be sure to check out the DoD STEM website to explore additional opportunities offered to students of all ages and educators of all grades.
Be sure to check out the DoD STEM website to explore additional opportunities offered to students of all ages and educators of all grades.
