About the Scholarship

This scholarship is for students ages 18 or older who are U.S. citizens with a B average or higher and planning a career in science, math, or engineering fields. Recipients of this award must agree to participate in summer internships for the Department of Defense and work for the Department of Defense after their schooling is completed. Application requirements for the Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation Defense Scholarship (SMART) are:Application form Official Transcript Personal statement Recommendation letter References GRE scores Personal Information

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Persons who hold permanent residence status are not eligible. Must be 18 years of age or older as of Aug. 1. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Must be a full-time student. Must be pursuing a degree in and have a strong desire to continue in a career in one of the following STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields: aeronautical and astronautical engineering; aerospace engineering; biosciences or physiology; chemical engineering; chemistry; civil engineering; cognitive, neural, and behavioral sciences; psychology; computer and computational sciences; electrical engineering; geosciences; materials science and engineering; mathematics and operations research; mechanical engineering; naval architecture and ocean engineering; oceanography; and physics or physical sciences. Students who are pursuing interdisciplinary studies that involve any of the above fields are also eligible to apply. Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field from a regionally accredited university or college. Please note: Undergraduate students must be currently enrolled; graduate students may be currently enrolled or awaiting notification of admission to an eligible program.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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