Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
12/14/2022
09/29/2022
This collection is approved based on the revised material provided by the Department.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2022
7,900
0
10,750
25,017
0
129,225
187,626
0
936,882
The DoD Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program, is part of the National Defense Education Program. SMART is fully funded by the DoD and is designed to increase the number of new civilian science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) entrants to the DoD. Additionally, the SMART Program develops and retains current DoD civilian STEM employees that are critical to the national security functions of the Department of Defense and are needed in the Department of Defense workforce. SMART awards scholarships, ranging from 1.5 to 5 years, to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a degree in one of 21 technical disciplines. Upon graduation, scholars fulfill a service commitment with the DoD facility that nominated the scholar for an award (the sponsoring facility, or SF).
US Code:
10 USC 2192a
Name of Law: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program
US Code:
5 USC 3304
Name of Law: Competitive service examinations
There has been a decrease in burden due to a decrease in response time, respondents, and a reduction in the amount of forms. ROCIS has identified an increase in burden due to a change in the way the previous approvals ICs were formatted- there has not been an actual increase in burden.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
SMART Scholarship Revised Degree Completion Plan