Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $40,000
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026
- Eligibility
- High school seniors attending school in the U.S., U.S. territories or possessions, or DoDEA schools
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SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program 2026-2027
U.S. Department of War SMART Scholarship Program; administered by Scholarship America
SMART provides full tuition, annual stipends of $30,000-$46,000, summer internships, and civilian employment after graduation for qualifying STEM students. High school seniors applying for Fall 2027 bachelor's study are eligible if they satisfy citizenship, GPA, security-clearance, and service requirements.
Opportunity overview
The basic program facts and participation format.
- Opportunity type
- Scholarship
- Academic field
- STEM
- Format
- Online
- Location
- National; U.S. regionally accredited colleges and Department of War sponsoring facilities
- Application status
- Open
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- Detailed topics
- Timetable / season
- Exact schedule
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Eligibility & access
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- Grades eligible
- High school seniors and incoming college freshmen planning a bachelor's degree beginning Fall 2027.
- Citizenship
- Must be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom; must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Residency
- Must plan to attend a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- Other requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA; plan a SMART STEM degree; high school seniors must pursue a bachelor's degree in Fall 2027; awards require a 1-for-1 post-graduation service commitment and summer internships for awards over 1.5 years.
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We have not verified these details:
- Age requirements
- Age range
- International eligibility
- Geographic restriction
- Academic prerequisites
- School restrictions
Application
Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.
- Application opens
- Aug 1, 2026
- Main deadline
- Dec 4, 2026