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SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

U.S. Department of Defense

Est. Dec 4, 2026
WHAT YOU GET

Full tuition

Full tuition, annual stipend and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.

Who it's for

STEM students willing to work for the Department of Defense (details unconfirmed).

  • 12th grade, College freshmen, College sophomores, College juniors
  • 3.0+ GPA
  • Includes a service or work commitment
  • Unconfirmed: US (and some allied-country) citizenship, age 18+, 3.0 GPA, one of the SMART STEM disciplines.

Timeline and how to apply

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    Dec 4, 2026 (estimated)Final deadlineEarlier research: 12/04/2026 for the 2027 cohort (applications open 08/01/2026)
Commitment
Work for the Department of Defense after graduation (ratio not confirmed on 2026-09-24).