Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
04/16/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
7,900
0
25,017
0
187,626
0
The DoD Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program, is part of the National Defense Education Program. SMART is fully funded by the DoD and is designed to increase the number of new civilian science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) entrants to the DoD. Additionally, the SMART Program develops and retains current DoD civilian STEM employees that are critical to the national security functions of the Department of Defense and are needed in the Department of Defense workforce. SMART awards scholarships, ranging from 1.5 to 5 years, to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a degree in one of 21 technical disciplines. Upon graduation, scholars fulfill a service commitment with the DoD facility that nominated the scholar for an award (the sponsoring facility, or SF).
US Code:
10 USC 2192a
Name of Law: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program
US Code:
5 USC 3304
Name of Law: Competitive service examinations
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
SMART Scholarship Revised Degree Completion Plan