SMART Scholarship Program

I am writing to make you aware of a unique scholarship program for your students in STEM fields that also includes a job placement with the Department of Defense.  The SMART Scholarship for Service Program will pay for all educational expenses for a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. program, and then provide unique opportunities for students to work upon graduation as research scientists or engineers on cutting edge technology in world class Department of Defense facilities. A comprehensive list of facilities can be found on the SMART website: http://smart.asee.org/sponsoring_facilities

SMART Scholars receive:

·         Full tuition to any accredited U.S. university

·         A very generous stipend while in school ranging from $25,000 - $41,000 per year

·         Book allowance - $1,000

·         Health insurance contribution

·         Paid Summer internships

·         A job placement at a participating Department of Defense facility. Scholars commit to one year working for every academic year of funding.

We currently have seven (7) started applications from current JMU students and would like to see that number grow.  The application deadline is December 15, 2011. For more information, please visit http://smart.asee.org/.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Eric Hurwitt
Program Director
ASEE SMART Scholarship Program Team
American Society for Engineering Education
1818 N Street N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-331-3524
Email: e.hurwitt@asee.org
Web: http://smart.asee.org