DOD SMART virtual + in-person Information session

Are you pursuing or considering a STEM Master’s or Doctoral degree? Would you like to have that degree fully funded? Would you like to have a guaranteed job after graduation?

You are invited to attend an information session on the DoD SMART Scholarship for Service Program!

NAWCWD’s SMART Program Manager, Cat Kreidt, will be talking about the SMART Program benefits, eligibility, and application process. Professors Bryan Schmidt and Brian Taylor will talk about their experiences with DOD research and the SMART program.

Monday, November 3rd, at 3:30 p.m.
In person: Bingham 304
Or via Zoom

Benefits of the program include:
• Full tuition for up to 5 years at any accredited college or university
• Annual stipend of $30,000 - $46,000
• Annual book allowance of $1,000
• Summer internships at a DoD facility
• Guaranteed job at a DoD facility upon graduation

Come find out more about this incredible program!

Scholarship Eligibility
• Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
• Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2027
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2026, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline*
• Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**
• Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2026
• Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years
• Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense

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