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Page 1: Http:// SMART Scholarship Program ASEE SMART Scholarship Program Team

http://www.asee.org/smart/

SMART Scholarship Program

ASEE SMART Scholarship Program Team

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Underlying Questions

• How can the Department of Defense (DoD) recruit top science and technology (S&T) students?

• How can the DoD better attract students in specific fields to pursue advanced degrees?

• How can the DoD fill holes in a workforce that has:– 30% eligible for retirement within 5 years;– 60% eligible within next 10 years?

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What is SMART?

• SMART is a DoD workforce development program

• The goals of SMART:– Provide funding to allow Participants to focus on

school– Provide Participants with experience and exposure

to DoD facilities and the DoD culture prior to graduation

– Start the process that will produce the next S&T leaders

• American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)– Manages the application process for SMART– Provides the mechanism for Participant payments

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Participant Benefits

• Full tuition and fees (up to five years) for AS, BS, MS, and PhD degrees

• Annual cash award from $25,000 to $38,000• Security clearance (SECRET)• Summer internships and travel expenses• An experienced Mentor• Book and health insurance allowance• Post-graduation employment

Service Commitment: One-Year of Work for Each Academic Year Funded

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Approved Fields of Study

We will support interdisciplinary programs that overlap these fields

• Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

• Biosciences• Chemical Engineering• Chemistry• Civil Engineering• Cognitive, Neural, and

Behavioral Science• Electrical Engineering• Geosciences• Information Sciences

Materials Science and Engineering

Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Naval Architecture Nuclear Engineering Ocean Engineering Oceanography Operations Research Physics Industrial and Systems

Engineering

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Application Process

• Application Process– Web-based (http://smart.asee.org)– Open season is August 1 through December 14

• Applicant Requirements– United States citizen/18 years of age– Status as a sophomore or beyond at award– Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance– Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0

scale)– Complete 10-12 week summer internships– Current enrollment or have taken GRE– Approved field of study with an interest in

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The SMART Process

Application Selection Awards Orientation

SchoolInternshipHiring Graduation

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Selection Process

• SMART Selection Panel meets in late January– Representatives from DoD and Academia – Panel selects the top 50%– Top 50% are submitted to the DoD facilities

• DoD facility representatives select the Participants– They will conduct interviews (call, VTC, face-to-

face, etc.)– Selections based on degree, field of study, school,

etc.

• Awards are made to those selected by the DoD facilities in April

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Orientation to Hiring

• Academic Performance/Requirements– Must maintain above a 3.0 GPA– Submit transcripts and an annual educational

work plan• Internships

– Participate in annual summer internships– 10 to 12 weeks in length

• Graduation and Hiring– Begin employment within 30 days of graduation– One for one service commitment

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Other Considerations

• SMART positions you well for your first career:– An opportunity to start your career without bills

*Buy your first home vice paying student loans*– A guaranteed job in your field following graduation

*No worrying about the where, what, when*– Demand for SMART students exceeds our budget

*Promotion opportunities*

• SMART positions you well for your second career:– Security clearance

*Higher paying positions are open with a clearance*

– Understanding of DoD policies and procedures*Desired and respected experience*

SMART allows you to serve and maintains our technical dominance

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Additional Information

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• Web site: http://smart.asee.org– Application is on-line– General program information

• Email: [email protected]– Specific questions regarding your personal

situation– Ask anything…

• Phone: (202) 331-3544

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Tips for Applying for Research Focused Scholarships and

Fellowships

1. Start early, taking significant time to compose essays and secure strong recommendation letters

2. Read and understand the program solicitation 3. Demonstrate your personal motivation and excitement for

research 4. Highlight the significance of your research and how it will

impact the sponsoring organization or society5. Give essays to many people for review 6. Be clear, concise, confident, and truthful 7. Get input from professors or university administration8. Get input from previous applicants and winners9. Be sure to include all volunteer, leadership and

extracurricular activities

10. Regularly check application status