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SMART

DoD STEM scholarship program supporting students pursuing STEM degrees with full scholarships and guaranteed post-graduation employment at DoD research facilities.

·KEY FACTS
TypeScholarship
AudienceFor Students
Sub-serviceScholarships
CycleAnnual · Spring cycle
Next deadlineJan 15, 2027
Office of recordCAEO · Fund Talent
·01 — What is SMART?

Tuition + stipend in exchange for service.

SMART covers full college costs in exchange for service in a federal cyber position. Expanded across the DoW, the program has placed thousands of scholars into mission-critical roles.
·01

Tuition + stipend

Full tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend through completion of your program.

·02

Summer internship

Paid summer placements at DoW components, labs, and operational commands.

·03

Service commitment

Year-for-year service commitment in a qualifying federal cyber role after graduation.