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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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To partner with like-minded organizations in managing the SMART scholarship program and in award scholars to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in any of the 24 STEM disciplines of critical importance to the national security mission. The SMART Scholarship Program also offers internships to all scholars and a guaranteed placement into a civilian scientist or engineer position after completion of academic degree.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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Increased the intellectual capacity and proficiency of future scientists and engineers in disciplines critical to defense; and increased the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualified individuals in the DoD workforce.
To increase the intellectual capacity and proficiency of future scientists and engineers in disciplines critical to defense; and to increase the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualified individuals in the DoD workforce. Increased the intellectual capacity and proficiency of future scientists and engineers in disciplines critical to defense; and increased the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualified individuals in the DoD workforce.
To increase the intellectual capacity and proficiency of future scientists and engineers in disciplines critical to defense; and to increase the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualified individuals in the DoD workforce. During FY2016, the total number of scholars that are not DoD employees was 500.
During FY2017, the total number of scholars that are not DoD employees is 750.
During the 2023-2024 SMART program cycle, more than 6,000 scholarship applications were received which almost doubled the 3,300+ applications received in 2023. In 2024, 499 SMART scholarships were awarded - the largest new scholarship cohort awarded to date, and about 600 SMART scholars conducted their research and engineering internships at more than 100 DoD sponsoring facilities.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
