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SMART Scholarships Application Portal Opens August 2025

The Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship program removes the stress and uncertainty from your college journey.

Why Apply for the SMART Scholarship?

Full Tuition

Scholarship recipients receive full tuition coverage

Annual Stipend

SMART scholars earn annual stipends for living expenses

Internships

Scholars gain paid internships at DoD facilities

Career

Guaranteed job placement with a DoD lab after graduation

ETC & Naval Surface Warfare Center Partnership

ETC is collaborating with the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Maryland, to guide students through the application process and highlight internship opportunities at this facility.

Get Ready for the SMART Scholarship!

Join Our Webinars & Office Hours to Master the Application

Applying for the DoD SMART Scholarship? Don’t navigate the process alone! ETC and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head are hosting exclusive webinars and office hours to help you:

Understand eligibility & requirements
Craft a standout application
Learn about internship opportunities at Indian Head
Get your questions answered by experts

PARENTS!

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Webinar: SMART Scholarship 101

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Office Hours: Application Q&A

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Applications Accepted in the Following Fields:

The DoD SMART Scholarship accepts applications from students pursuing the follow degrees:

Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science and Analytics
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geosciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Information Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics
Software Engineering

NSWC IHD is soliciting applications from students pursuing the following technical disciplines:

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering/Computer Science
Energetics
Cybersecurity
Materials Science
Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering
Physics
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

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