SMART Scholarships 2026-27 in USA [Fully Funded] | Study Abroad in the USA

Overview

The SMART Scholarship (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation), funded by the US Department of Defense, fully funds undergraduate, master's and PhD study for citizens of the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the UK aged 18 or older, typically requiring a summer internship placement as part of the award. Applications close 4 December 2026.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Fully Funded

Requirements & Eligibility

• At the time of application, you must be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.
• By August 1, 2027, you must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to do at least one summer internship (only for multi-year students)., obtaining financing for the degree for at least a year before graduation (beginning on the programme start date);
• A current pupil with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Completing a technical bachelor’s or master’s programme in one of the aforementioned 21 STEM fields.
• Either be enrolled in a graduate programme at a regionally accredited US institution or university, OR have a college transcript for the autumn of 2026 from a regionally accredited US college or university.
• Active duty service members must be removed from duty or on terminal leave.
• You must submit your application by December 4, 2026, to be considered for the prize.
• Applicants must be current ROTC members who have shown a desire to join the military in the future.

Required Documents