SMART Scholarship Program

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Purpose for the scholarship
To increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at Department of Defense laboratories.

Requirements to qualify?
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen (some exceptions apply; those with permanent resident status are not eligible); be at least 18 years of age; be pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the SMART STEM disciplines; be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; enrolled and taking classes in a U.S. accredited college or university (undergraduate* applicants only); have, and maintain, at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale; be able to complete at least one summer internship; requesting at least 1.5 years of degree funding prior to graduation; and be willing to accept full-time employment with the DoD post graduation; undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college.

Selection criteria among applicants
Selection shall be based on the aforementioned applicant’s qualifications and compliance with the application details.

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