The Unofficial SMART Scholarship Forum

PianosAndViolas wrote:I got paid for an internship support stipend, but haven't been accepted yet. Has anyone else experienced this?

Same here

I just received my first chunk of ISPs the other day, but I still have yet to receive an email confirmation that my internship request has been approved. I guess I'll take that ISP chunk as a yes

Hi All, I just received a Smart Scholarship award offer and at first I was really excited and happy for this new opportunity. Now I am unsure and scared of the future that seems to be all laid out before me. I am a sophomore studying CS and my SF is in a different state. I would have to move there ...

Pretty sure they need that request email for the link to submit their letter. Ask them if they have received it. If they have not received it, you might need to contact whoever handles the applications and see if they'll help you out. You really shouldn't submit your application until all the requir...

I did not get contacted by any of the SF's I chose on my application, but instead I was contacted by three other SF's so I am not convinced that it is necessary. However, I would suggest at least taking some time to research some SF's in regions where you might be interested to live. Maybe you'll fi...

I reached out to my SF and we set up the dates so I could secure my housing.

As for the second part, a quick email to SMART would give you the answer.

I am currently going to grad school at UAH and have an apartment with an extra room if you still a place. I also will be a Summer 2019 Huntsville Intern. Let me know if you're interested! Would you have space for two? benhjake and I have already kind of decided to find a place together so I wouldn'...

I am currently going to grad school at UAH and have an apartment with an extra room if you still a place. I also will be a Summer 2019 Huntsville Intern. Let me know if you're interested! Would you have space for two? benhjake and I have already kind of decided to find a place together so I wouldn'...

It is definitely cumulative. I asked that question during the onboarding call and he confirmed it is cumulative.

That’s actually the ones I was looking at. Finding one other roommate would make that rental super cheap

Anyone else doing an internship in Huntsville Alabama summer 2019? I am looking into housing for the summer and I came across some good deals on Airbnb and Homeaway if anyone wants to room together and save some dough. I realize it's a little early but it never hurts to be prepared.

Are we required to do quarterly tax payments?

Is the living stipend just for things like rent, utilities, and groceries or is part of it put up for tuition and other education related expenses? In other words, how do I figure out what I'll be given each month so I can pay my rent? You should receive your stipend totaling to 25k, 32k, or 38k an...

Congrats everyone!

I'm a BSEE student. SF is the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Technical Center in Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Guest007 wrote:Ok and if you live far away then you get an extra 1k per week during your summer internship on top of the stipend ?

Yes

I applied for a follow on award from my current undergrad award. I want to pursue a masters degree. My question is when should we know the award decisions because I either have to go to work or sign up for classes this week. Also is there an internship the summer between awards because I feel like ...

I received the same call on Tuesday March 27th. She also said awards should be sent out in a couple of weeks.

Since it seems to be a very rare occurrence but still happens, and this is an honest guess, maybe they only ask if two facilities rank you at the same spot. Cause that would explain the rarity and why if one ranks you higher then SMART will just pick that one but if there is a “tie” then they ask t...

Update: I spoke with one SF about this, and she said she only knew of one case where the person was asked to pick their SF. I just received a call from SMART today where they asked me to choose my top SF. So there are some cases where they would ask, and some where they wouldn't.

I spoke with SMART today and they said we should expect to hear from them in the next 2 weeks.

I received the scholarship last year for only one year of funding. Applied Dec 2016 Awarded Fall 2017-Spring 2018 school year Graduate May 2018 Immediately begin working after graduation. No internship. You only need to complete the internships if you are awarded 2 or more years of funding. Also as...

From what I understand (I could be wrong, of course) if you are picked by multiple facilities LMI will chose which facility gets you and the other facilities will get their back up candidates. I have no idea how LMI will handle it, but I was in this situation when ASEE was still running SMART. Esse...

If we are picked by more than one SF, will we have the option to choose which one we want? I have heard that it depends on the facility with the most pull, but I have also heard that we would get to choose. I have had interviews for four different positions, and a couple of them seem very promising.

I have received contact over the last couple of weeks. So far I have had interviews for 4 different positions, all of which are located in Hunstville, Al. My last interview was yesterday. Junior EE student.

Hi! I don't have the answers you're looking for, but I am also in Huntsville and hoping to hear from someone soon. It's nice to know someone is getting interviews. Good luck! Good luck to you also! Let me find my old notes I might have written down some old interview questions and PM you. Out of cu...