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Sunny Fugate 2007 SMART Scholarship recipient, Ph.D. program in Computer Science with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and cognitive science at the University of New Mexico. "As a Navy engineer and scientist I feel very fortunate to be a recipient of the SMART Scholarship. If programs such as SMART had not been available I would have sought other employment opportunities to support my studies. Continuing my Navy research while earning my Ph.D. affords me the unique ability to apply my studies directly to military problems. This has been extraordinarily fulfilling."

Benjamin Haugen 2007 SMART Scholarship recipient, B.A. in Geology from the University of Colorado at Boulder with an emphasis on glacial geology. “SMART is one of the best possible ways to overcome the financial barriers of school and simultaneously ensure that you have an excellent job after graduation. In four years of searching, I have not found anything that even remotely parallels the benefits of the SMART Program – a generous stipend, health insurance, book allowance, full tuition and fees, plus a job! Frankly, it’s remarkable.”

Jennifer Lopez 2005 SMART Scholarship recipient, Bachelor’s program in mathematics with a focus on topology research at the University of California-Davis “The laboratory internship has been a great experience. My lab mentor has gone above and beyond in supporting me and I have been doing work that directly relates to my studies. The opportunities offered to me while in school and after graduation have put me three steps ahead of everyone else.”

Olukayode Okusaga 2006 SMART Scholarship recipient, Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering with a focus on photonics at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. “As a student from a smaller university, I appreciate the access to opportunities that the SMART Program has provided. I am able to work in a career track position while pursuing my degree. It’s the best of both worlds.”