SMART Scholarship-for-Service - FIRST
- Award Amount:$20,000.00
- Application Deadline:December 6, 2026
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a unique opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to advance their education and jumpstart their careers. SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December.