SMART Scholarship-for-Service
Last verified 2 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Full tuition · undergraduate / masters / phd · study in United States · offered by SMART / Scholarship America. Full tuition; USD 30,000–46,000 annual stipend; summer internships; compulsory one-for-one civilian government service after graduation. Not an unconditional grant. Funding exclusions and
- Provider
- SMART / Scholarship America
- Host country
- United States
- Deadline
- 2026-12-04 17:00 ET
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom only; African citizenship alone does not qualify. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.
- Funding
- FULL_TUITION
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Deadline
- 2026-12-04 17:00 ET
Key eligibility criteria
- Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom only; African citizenship alone does not qualify.
- No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls.
- No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
- Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.
Recorded funding information
- FULL_TUITION
About the SMART Scholarship-for-Service (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- FULL_TUITION
SMART Scholarship-for-Service eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom only; African citizenship alone does not qualify.
- No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls.
- No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
- Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.
- Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required
- Specified citizenship / settled status required. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.
SMART Scholarship-for-Service document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the SMART Scholarship-for-Service 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Listed application information
https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/
- 2Check the provider's process
Consult https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 3Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom only; African citizenship alone does not qualify. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 4Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 2026-12-04 17:00 ET. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
SMART Scholarship-for-Service deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: 2026-12-04 17:00 ET. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline2026-12-04 17:00 ET
Provider deadline information: 2026-12-04 17:00 ET. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the SMART Scholarship-for-Service?+
Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom only; African citizenship alone does not qualify. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.
What funding does the SMART Scholarship-for-Service offer?+
Listed funding: FULL_TUITION. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 2026-12-04 17:00 ET. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/ Consult https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom only; African citizenship alone does not qualify. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Citizens of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK only; eligible STEM US degree; GPA 3.0; security clearance; 1–5 years funding beginning August 2027. African citizenship alone is insufficient; dual citizens may qualify.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-12-04 17:00 ET. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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