ASEE SMART Scholarship Program Team 2 Underlying Questions How can the Department of Defense DoD recruit top science and technology SampT students How can the DoD better attract students in specific fields to pursue advanced degrees ID: 721017
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SMART Scholarship Program
ASEE SMART Scholarship Program TeamSlide2
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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?Slide3
What is SMART?
SMART is a DoD workforce development programThe goals of SMART:Provide funding to allow Participants to focus on schoolProvide Participants with experience and exposure to DoD facilities and the DoD culture prior to graduationStart the process that will produce the next S&T leadersAmerican Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)Manages the application process for SMARTProvides the mechanism for Participant paymentsSlide4
Participant Benefits
Full tuition and fees (up to five years) for AS, BS, MS, and PhD degreesAnnual cash award from $25,000 to $38,000Security clearance (SECRET)Summer internships and travel expensesAn experienced MentorBook and health insurance allowancePost-graduation employment
Service Commitment: One-Year of Work for Each Academic Year FundedSlide5
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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
GeosciencesInformation Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics
Industrial and Systems EngineeringSlide6
Application Process
Application ProcessWeb-based (http://smart.asee.org)Open season is August 1 through December 14Applicant RequirementsUnited States citizen/18 years of ageStatus as a sophomore or beyond at awardAbility to obtain/maintain a security clearanceMinimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)Complete 10-12 week summer internshipsCurrent enrollment or have taken GREApproved field of study with an interest in research
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The SMART Process
ApplicationSelectionAwards
Orientation
School
Internship
Hiring
GraduationSlide8
Selection Process
SMART Selection Panel meets in late JanuaryRepresentatives from DoD and Academia Panel selects the top 50%Top 50% are submitted to the DoD facilitiesDoD facility representatives select the ParticipantsThey 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 AprilSlide9
Orientation to Hiring
Academic Performance/RequirementsMust maintain above a 3.0 GPASubmit transcripts and an annual educational work planInternshipsParticipate in annual summer internships10 to 12 weeks in lengthGraduation and HiringBegin employment within 30 days of graduationOne for one service commitmentSlide10
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 dominanceSlide11
Additional Information
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Web site: http://smart.asee.org
Application is on-line
General program information
Email: smart@asee.org
Specific questions regarding your personal situation
Ask anything…
Phone: (202) 331-3544Slide12
Tips for Applying for Research Focused Scholarships and Fellowships
Start early, taking significant time to compose essays and secure strong recommendation lettersRead and understand the program solicitation Demonstrate your personal motivation and excitement for research Highlight the significance of your research and how it will impact the sponsoring organization or societyGive essays to many people for review Be clear, concise, confident, and truthful Get input from professors or university administrationGet input from previous applicants and winnersBe sure to include all volunteer, leadership and extracurricular activities Regularly check application status