The Unofficial SMART Scholarship Forum

Has anyone found out if the Corps provides a moving/relocation package?

Thanks.

First off: JoAnn Wright has been replaced by Dana (not sure on last name; will try to find out) for coordinating SMART and USACE. Also, while the concurrent running commitments are great news, you should also remember ACTEDs is not a permanent employment program. If this hiring freeze lasts longer ...

DScheuf, can you tell us what the penalty is for breaking the USACE contract? How hard is it to answer a simple question? Even an I don't know is fine. I've asked three times now. I'm not trying to be rude but come on! This isn't a simple question. I can give you a simple answer: I do not know. Hav...

Woohoo! They figured it out. First off: JoAnn Wright has been replaced by Dana (not sure on last name; will try to find out) for coordinating SMART and USACE. My mentor emailed me yesterday and stated that the two two-year contracts required by the ACTEDS program will run concurrently...meaning my t...

Guest154 wrote:What degree are you graduating with, BS, MS, PhD?

BS

My CA is suppose to let me know how SMART "recognizes" this situation* by today. She mentioned how she needs to confer with my liaison and bring this to the attention of the STEM Development Office. I graduate in two weeks! I hope they figure this out soon. Have any of you started looking for other ...

In my experience, they frowned upon the old way of doing things...

What was your experience?

Here is all I know as of April 16; I'll try to touch on the topics addressed in this forum. Please feel free to ask me anything else. Background: I will be graduating with a BS in mechanical engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The Omaha District selected me in 2010 to j...

I've got fantastic news. I was able to get a hold of a one-year recipient award; he started during my internship. Here it is.... In my experience most administrators at USACE know very little about ACTEDS interns and even less about the SMART program. It's likely that they will have as much to learn...