National Science and Mathematics
Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
This grant was approved
by congressional legislation to provide financial support for students
in higher education and particularly to promote study in math and
science. This grant may be applied in addition to all other
scholarships, grants, and work program awards.
SMART Award:
SMART 3: 3rd year students (60 - 89.5 credit hours) $4,000
SMART 4: 4th year students (90 - 119.5 credit hours) $4,000
SMART 4: 4th year students (90 - 119.5 credit hours) $4,000
SMART Student Criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a federal Pell grant recipient in the same award year the SMART is received
- Be enrolled full-time in an eligible degree program
- Be matriculated in a four-year degree program
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 each semester
- Be enrolled in the third academic year (60 - 89.5 earned credit hours) or fourth academic year (90 - 119.5 earned credit hours) of an eligible program of study (earned hours include UVU credits and TRANSFER credits)
- Be pursuing a degree in computer science, life science, mathematics, physical science, technology, or another eligible major field of study
- Be enrolled in and attending at least one core class that is required for the SMART Grant-eligible major each semester (Core discipline requirements may be found online in the UVU Course Catalog)
All SMART eligible students, who have declared an eligible major (PDF File) with an academic advisor,
will be automatically identified and awarded. If you would like to request additional
consideration, you may submit the National SMART Grant Request form (PDF File) (PDF)
to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
UVU provides financial assistance to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If you need language assistance or accommodation, please inform us when you first contact our office.