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by **Atomic** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:07 am

Guest wrote:While study abroad may not be a problem for SMART, you might have issues with Security Clearance if the study takes place in certain countries.

Thanks for the reminder! But since my program is in the United Kingdom, I haven't been too concerned. .

by **Guest** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:29 pm

While study abroad may not be a problem for SMART, you might have issues with Security Clearance if the study takes place in certain countries.

by **Atomic** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:21 am

jjm390 wrote:I agree. They told me April 1st before they were delayed by the DoD. The semi-finalist selection letter says May, so we are probably looking at late May or early June. Hopefully earlier, so winners can make arrangements to go to orientation.

I would definitely keep my fingers crossed for mid- to late May. If I were incredibly lucky and received the scholarship, I would have to make arrangements with the program, since I'm committed to a study-abroad program through the month of June. I'm guessing that's okay--I think I read somewhere on their site you're only forbidden from study abroad once you're receiving funding.

by **jjm390** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:39 pm

Atomic wrote:Same!

I seriously doubt they will announce award offers on April 1st, like they told jjm390, though. Most likely, we won't hear back until May. They seem to be much more on top of things in comparison to last year, and more on track for previous years' timelines.

I agree. They told me April 1st before they were delayed by the DoD. The semi-finalist selection letter says May, so we are probably looking at late May or early June. Hopefully earlier, so winners can make arrangements to go to orientation.

by **Atomic** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 5:18 pm

Same!

I seriously doubt they will announce award offers on April 1st, like they told jjm390, though. Most likely, we won't hear back until May. They seem to be much more on top of things in comparison to last year, and more on track for previous years' timelines.

by **buckeye221** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:34 pm

I received an email as well. Good luck!

by **NanoChic** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:38 pm

Just got email - eligible for the next phase. Really excited!
Good luck to everyone!

by **GE313** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:37 pm

same. Still haven't been contacted either way.

by **Buckeye221** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:41 am

I know it's frustrating, but I can tell after spending 10 years in the Air Force that this is quite commonplace when dealing with DoD.. Hurry up and wait :) If you plan on a career with DoD, get used to it.

by **mstng341** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:50 pm

jcantrell0018 wrote:Ha, that was my facebook post. Tried to be polite, but also trying to express my frustration with being told the same thing over and over. If you don't know, then isn't it better just to say you don't know? It's a fair answer.

I thought you did a very pc job at stating your frustration without coming across as mean or cross. Hopefully we will hear something soon. I really thought we would hear something by now.

by **jcantrell0018** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:59 am

Ha, that was my facebook post. Tried to be polite, but also trying to express my frustration with being told the same thing over and over. If you don't know, then isn't it better just to say you don't know? It's a fair answer.

by **mstng341** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:40 am

Is there any answer we might receive other than that we should hear something in the next week? That seems to have been the response for the past 2-3 weeks.

Like · · 20 hours ago near Ashland, KY
Smart Scholarship for Service Program The program appreciates your patience, and will notify all applicants as soon as there is an update from the Department of Defense.

19 hours ago · Like · 1

This is the latest posting on Facebook.

by **jjm390** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:43 pm

guest2011 wrote:
Buckeye221 wrote:Nope, I emailed them at the end of last week and received a quick response stating that notifications will be sent within the next week. This has been the same statement they have been providing for about three weeks now. We will eventually find out....
That's their way. And before you know it, it will be July just like last year.

I seem to remember the NAVY being like that too... Par for the course with the government.

by **guest2011** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:26 am

Buckeye221 wrote:Nope, I emailed them at the end of last week and received a quick response stating that notifications will be sent within the next week. This has been the same statement they have been providing for about three weeks now. We will eventually find out....

That's their way. And before you know it, it will be July just like last year.

by **Buckeye221** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:46 am

Nope, I emailed them at the end of last week and received a quick response stating that notifications will be sent within the next week. This has been the same statement they have been providing for about three weeks now. We will eventually find out....

by **NanoChic** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:39 pm

I still have not heard anything. Even if the answer is "No" I would really just like to know. Oh well...

by **daisy1234** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:50 pm

I applied this year and have still not heard anything. Soon hopefully?

by **wake15** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:15 pm

Haven't heard anything yet... :/

by **jjm39** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:13 pm

Has anyone heard anything yet?

by **thatGuy** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:42 pm

aorillion wrote:Great to hear, I also applied this year and have been searching for updated information about when responses to applications will be sent out.
We should get initial responses sometime this week then?

"It is expected that all applicants will be notified via email within the next week whether or not they have been selected as semifinalists. We do not yet have a confirmed announcement date from the Department of Defense for final award announcements."

--Quote on 3/7/14 from SMART's facebook page

by **aorillion** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:23 pm

Great to hear, I also applied this year and have been searching for updated information about when responses to applications will be sent out.
We should get initial responses sometime this week then?

by **phdcpe** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:33 am

jjm390 wrote:I emailed SMART about the timeline, and they indicated finalist will be announced next week, and award offers on April 1st.

Nice! Thanks for posting.

by **jjm390** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 2:37 am

I emailed SMART about the timeline, and they indicated finalist will be announced next week, and award offers on April 1st.

by **phdcpe** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:52 pm

Let's see its march 5th and nothing on my end as of yet. Fingures crossed.

by **Buckeye221** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:07 pm

I have not heard anything yet. Based on other years (except last year because of budget issues) I would assume that we will hear something in the next few weeks. I have a handful of friends that applied so if they or I hear anything I will post. Hopefully others on here will do the same.

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