ASEE is pleased to announce the opening of the 2007 application for the Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation Defense Scholarship for Service Program (SMART).  The SMART Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support the education and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.  This program is used to recruit and to retain civilian scientists and engineers to work in DoD agencies and laboratories.

 

Please forward this opportunity to students you know who can benefit from this scholarship program.  Full tuition, education fees, book allowance, stipends, paid internships, and career opportunities are provided for students awarded this scholarship.  The application closes on February 5, 2007.  Do not let a qualified student miss this deadline!

 

About SMART

SMART Scholarships are offered to undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for training and education in STEM fields.  Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in civil service roles following graduation.  Through SMART, we are proud to offer our research leaders of tomorrow not only an education, but a career. 

The SMART Scholarship is awarded to applicants who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following disciplines:

·              Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

·              Biosciences

·              Chemical Engineering

·              Chemistry

·              Civil Engineering

·              Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences

·              Computer and Computational Sciences

·              Electrical Engineering

·              Geosciences

·              Information Sciences

·              Materials Science and Engineering

·              Mathematics

·              Mechanical Engineering

·              Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

·              Nuclear Engineering

·              Oceanography

·              Operations Research

·              Physics

 

SMART Scholars Receive:

 

·                    Starting salary/stipend ranging from $22,500 for undergraduates to $38,000 for doctoral students.

·                    Full tuition and related education fees.

·                    Health insurance benefits.

·                    Book allowance of $1,000.

·                    Paid summer internships.

·                    Career opportunities after graduation.

 

Eligibility

 

The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is open only to citizens and nationals of the United States.  Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible.  Proof of citizenship will be required.  Students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible.  Applicants for undergraduate awards must be already enrolled in a U.S. college or university.  Awardees must be eligible to receive and hold a

security clearance.  

 

SMART Employment Opportunities

 

There is an employment opportunity with this scholarship program.  For each year of support, scholars will provide a year of paid service at a DoD agency or laboratory.  To learn more about the specific obligations, please visit the SMART Web site listed below.

 

Application Information

 

The application submission deadline is February 5, 2007.  Award notification occurs in the spring.  Scholarship award winners will have three weeks to accept or reject the offer after official notification.  For more information and to apply visit http://www.asee.org/smart.  Please email questions to smart@asee.org.

 

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