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Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship

The SMART Scholarship offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in one of the 21 STEM disciplines. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends of $25,000-$38,000, internships, a health insurance allowance, mentorship, and guaranteed employment with a U.S. Department of Defense government lab after graduation. Applications are due in the fall.

 

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Dr. Melinda Grimsley

Assistant Director

Dr. Grimsley works with students applying for this scholarship.  If you are interested in learning more or applying, you can set up a meeting with Dr. Grimsley online or by email at osd@wku.edu.

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150 WKU Students and Alumni Competed for Nationally Competitive Scholarships in ...
150 WKU Students and Alumni Competed for Nationally Competitive Scholarships in ...
Date Posted: September 11, 2025

150 WKU students and recent graduates submitted 199 applications for nationally competitive scholarships in the 2024-25 academic year, earning recognition 69 times and more than $570,000 for study...

24 WKU Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
24 WKU Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
Date Posted: May 27, 2025

24 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2025 application cycle, more than all other public universities in Kentucky...

WKU Student Named Udall Undergraduate Scholar
WKU Student Named Udall Undergraduate Scholar
Date Posted: May 21, 2025

Mykah Carden has been named a Udall scholar. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding students studying the environment, Native American Tribal policy, and health care. Mykah is the...

Two WKU Students Accepted into NSF REU programs
Two WKU Students Accepted into NSF REU programs
Date Posted: May 13, 2025

Two WKU students have been accepted into the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. These two recipients will participate in paid summer STEM research...

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