{"693280":{"#nid":"693280","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SMART Scholarship Application","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program supports students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with full funding and a guaranteed career path. After graduation, SMART scholars begin civilian careers with the Department of War, working as nonmilitary government employees on national security challenges in their fields. The program has supported STEM students for more than 20 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat the scholarship provides\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e2642c433b1dc967518b7375d002464cf\u0022\u003EFull tuition at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e437db1ee42d11d1c9aa78ada217fd087\u0022\u003EAnnual stipend of $30,000 to $46,000\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e382bbbad2bd4ab60ec4161f0d82a2af4\u0022\u003EPaid summer internships at Department of War facilities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e80fa968490354eb4586797b54c0f0936\u0022\u003EMentorship, training, and research funding opportunities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ec931ff32d957735e3d7527ae180842bf\u0022\u003ECivilian employment with the Department of War after graduation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis is a service commitment, not only a scholarship\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESMART carries a one-for-one post-graduation service commitment: scholars owe one year of civilian employment with the Department of War for each year of funding received. Applicants request between one and five years of funding, beginning August 2027. Consider this obligation carefully before applying, and discuss it with your advisor if it affects your research or career plans.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScholars whose award runs longer than 1.5 years must also complete summer internships at Department of War facilities during their studies.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEligibility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ef0997a486fd5e7972648cd55bf67fe7e\u0022\u003EMust be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e4cb187bb8c7c6b627d9d4ce1c7929716\u0022\u003EMust be pursuing a bachelor\u0027s, master\u0027s, or doctoral degree at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e368f0444f9e2abd67fa7170d056ed491\u0022\u003EMust have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eb3d6bb453b7189ccae713efcd87d9030\u0022\u003EMust be studying in one of the 22 SMART STEM disciplines, which include computer science and engineering, mathematics, and physics.\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022edde77b0f051775d9125e64629c3afa1d\u0022\u003EThe full list is on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.smartscholarship.org\/smart\/en\u0022\u003Eprogram website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ed92bc505bd4205238c10b8b3c1672f68\u0022\u003EMust be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to apply\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApply at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.smartscholarship.org\u0022\u003Esmartscholarship.org\u003C\/a\u003E. The site also hosts videos and program materials explaining the scholarship and application process.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout this listing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis opportunity is offered by an external organization. Georgia Tech is sharing it as a service to graduate students and is not the sponsor, administrator, or funder of this award. Georgia Tech does not review applications, select recipients, or make funding decisions for this program, and posting it here is not an endorsement of the sponsor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEligibility requirements, deadlines, award amounts, and application procedures are set by the sponsoring organization and may change without notice. The sponsor\u0027s official website is the authoritative source. Please verify all details there before applying, and direct questions about the application, eligibility, or award decisions to the sponsor.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides full tuition, an annual stipend of $30,000 to $46,000, summer internships, and mentorship to STEM students, followed by civilian employment with the Department of War. Scholars commit to one year of post-graduation employment for each year of funding received. \u003Cstrong\u003EApplications close December 4, 2026\u003C\/strong\u003E, for funding beginning August 2027.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"STEM students pursuing a bachelor\u0027s, master\u0027s, or doctoral degree can apply through December 4 for full tuition, an annual stipend of $30,000 to $46,000, and guaranteed civilian employment after graduation."}],"uid":"36865","created_gmt":"2026-10-16 19:03:33","changed_gmt":"2026-10-16 19:08:58","author":"cmatthews70","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2026-10-01T00:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2026-12-05T00:59:59-05:00","event_time_end_last":"2026-12-05T00:59:59-05:00","gmt_time_start":"2026-10-01 04:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2026-12-05 05:59:59","gmt_time_end_last":"2026-12-05 05:59:59","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"5731","name":"fellowships"},{"id":"9652","name":"graduate fellowships"},{"id":"18401","name":"graduate fellowship"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}