DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service

Scholarship · U.S. Department of Defense / DoW SMART

DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service. $30,000–$46,000. Deadline: December 4, 2026. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense / DoW SMART
Official link: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart (smartscholarship.org)
Amount: $30,000–$46,000. Full tuition to a regionally accredited U.S. college/university plus annual stipends ranging from $30,000 to $46,000 depending on degree level, with summer internships and post-graduation service (SMART).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: December 4, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET). Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Who can apply: Fields of study on file: STEM; Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked: September 7, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-07

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Source: U.S. Department of Defense / DoW SMART (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

DoD/DoW SMART Scholarship-for-Service covers full tuition plus $30,000–$46,000 annual stipends for STEM students with summer internships and a post-graduation DoD service commitment. Apply Aug 1–first Friday in December (2026 close Dec 4, 5pm ET). Official: smartscholarship.org/smart.

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Who can apply

Fields of study on file: STEM
Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service?

U.S. Department of Defense / DoW SMART. Official page: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

What is the amount for DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service?

$30,000–$46,000. Full tuition to a regionally accredited U.S. college/university plus annual stipends ranging from $30,000 to $46,000 depending on degree level, with summer internships and post-graduation service (SMART). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service?

What is the status of DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service?

Open Now. Deadline on file: December 4, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET). Confirm on the official page.

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