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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

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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.
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Recorded funding information

  • FULL_TUITION

About the SMART Scholarship-for-Service (2026)

## Award 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 conditions: See coverage and eligibility; no extra benefit inferred. ## How to apply Application status: Current call recorded as open at the source-check time. Current administrator listing explicitly Open and December 4, 2026; civilian service and security-clearance obligations stated. Deadline: 2026-12-04 17:00 ET Only directly stated dates/times/timezones are retained. The full deadline text controls priority dates, document deadlines and route-specific exceptions. Official programme: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/ Application instructions: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/ > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

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

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  • 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

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    1. 1
      Listed application information

      https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/smart-scholarship-program/

    2. 2
      Check 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.

    3. 3
      Check 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.

    4. 4
      Check 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.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-12-04 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.

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    Last checked 11/2/2026

    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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