The Unofficial SMART Scholarship Forum

Is above a 3.75 GPA good enough for the app? i heard this was super competitive.
Does University pedigree matter?
Does area of study matter as much?
What really matters in your app?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Depends which sponsoring facility you are applying for
4. Demonstrating that your research/experience aligns with the goals of the DoD. Demonstrating that your research/experience is useful to the DoD. Demonstrating that you are applying because you are committed to working long-term in the DoD.