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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Program: Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART)
The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States through five major areas: peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and humanitarian causes.
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.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| University Of Arizona | $ 600,000 | 2021-05-31 | 2022-05-30 | |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. | $ 579,048 | 2021-05-31 | 2022-05-30 | |
| New Mexico State University | $ 469,180 | 2021-05-01 | 2022-04-30 | |
| Langston University | $ 599,822 | 2021-05-01 | 2022-04-30 | |
| American Society For Engineering Education | $ 79,599,999 | 2009-07-01 | 2014-07-30 | |
| American Society For Engineering Education | $ 42,623,070 | 2012-07-01 | 2014-06-30 | |
| Wayne State University | $ 1,960,137 | 2006-09-27 | 2011-09-26 | |
| American Society For Engineering Education | $ 7,896,265 | 2009-02-12 | 2009-05-31 | |
| American Society For Engineering Education | $ 9,717,500 | 2007-09-25 | 2009-01-31 | |
| $ 0 |
Program Accomplishments
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.
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.
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