Selected Recipients for this Program

Fiscal Year 2016: During FY2016, the total number of scholars that are not DoD employees was 500. Fiscal Year 2017: During FY2017, the total number of scholars that are not DoD employees is 750. Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available

Uses and Use Restrictions

Financial assistance through scholarships provided to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a DoD-relevant STEM field.

Applicants must be U. S. citizens and enrolled in an accredited U. S. institution of higher learning, e.g., university, college, etc.

Qualifications are specified in detail in the application on www.smartscholarship.org.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Subject to language in any announcement for competitive procedures.

Beneficiary Eligibility

All applicants for scholarships must be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in a DoD-relevant STEM field. Applicants participate in internships at DoD laboratories. Participants will be required to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance. Upon completion of their degree, applicants are expected to work full-time for the DoD.

Credentials/Documentation

See application (e.g. proof of citizentship, official transcripts, proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The application procedures for scholarships can be found at www.smartscholarship.org.

Award Procedures

Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection process and availability of funds.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Authorization

SMART Defense Education Program, Public Law 109-163, 119 Stat. 3448, 10 U.S.C 2192a.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Eligible individuals may receive a SMART scholarship from one to five years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Varies depending on type of assistance.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly and Annual Programmatic Reports.

Cash reports are not applicable.

Participant reports are required.

Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports (SF-425).

Participant performance reports are required (see program details).

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.

Records

Described in the terms and conditions of any ensuing award.

Financial Information

Account Identification

97-0400-0-1-120.

Obigations

(Project Grants) FY 16 $27,000,000; FY 17 est $30,000,000; and FY 18 est $35,000,000 - These figures are for scholarships to non-DoD personnel.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

See above.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Please view the website at www.smartscholarship.org.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. The Program Office is the STEM Development Office within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering (OASD(R&E)). Information on scholarships can be found at www.smartscholarship.org.

Headquarters Office

Andrew L. Fiske 800 Park Office Drive, Suite 4229, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 Email: andrew.l.fiske.civ@mail.mil Phone: (919) 549-4338

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Selection for beneficiaries is based on merit including (1) academic record and potential to succeed in their proposed study; (2) additional supporting documentation; and (3) commitment to Federal service and availability of funds.