What is SMART?

From left - TI Director of Public Affairs Torrence Robinson, Collin College students Nathan Klick, Jason Sims and Lindsey Green, and Collin College Associate Dean of Engineering and Emerging Technologies Wayne Jones.

Endowed by Texas Instruments, the Science, Math, Advanced Research and Technology (SMART) initiative provides scholarships to Collin County Community College District (Collin College) for selected high school and college students interested in science, math, engineering or technology careers.

The objective is to create a pipeline of professionals beginning in the Plano Independent School District and extending on to Collin College and The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) for undergraduate degrees.

SCHOLARSHIPS

From left - 'SMART' scholars and future engineers Brittany Wells, Christopher Wilson, Lindsey Green, and Laura Chavez.

College
Qualified Collin College freshman and sophomores intending to major in math, science, computer science or engineering can receive up to $2,500 per year for tuition and books.

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UT Dallas PARTNERSHIP

SMART is aimed at students who intend to transfer to UT Dallas to complete an undergraduate degree in an engineering or engineering-related field. The credits earned at Collin College will, however, transfer to virtually any university. College students applying for SMART funds must also participate in Collin College's dual admission program with UT Dallas.

The University of Texas at Dallas - Transfer Guide

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APPLICATION & DEADLINES

How to Apply

'SMART' scholars and future engineer Laura Chavez.

To apply, students should complete the application and contact Wayne Jones at wjones@ccccd.edu or 972.377.1676 for more information.

Application for Collin College students (PDF)

Deadlines
Collin College Students Fall Deadline
Priority is given to applications received by March 1. The deadline for all applications is Friday, May 26.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

Primary Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
1. Collin College Applicant
(a) Majoring in mathematics, science, computer science, engineering or pre-engineering fields of study.
(b) Eligible to apply for concurrent admissions at UT Dallas.
(c) Intending to complete their first two years of study and associate of science degree at Collin College before transferring to UT Dallas.

'SMART' scholars and future engineer Chris Wilson.

(d) Intending to pursue an engineering or engineering-related career.

2. Additional Eligibility Considerations and Selection Criteria
(a) High school/college GPA (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA)
(b) Letter of recommendation
(c) Essay (500 word maximum)
(d) Extracurricular services and activities

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SMART PRess releases

• News release Sept. 23, 2005 - Collin College Announces 2005-06 Class of SMART Scholarship Recipients
• Plano Profile - July 2005 - Get "SMART" on the engineering track
• News release Feb. 2, 2005 - Collin College seeks applicants for ‘smart’ Scholarships
• HiTECCC
• News release July 13, 2004 - Texas Instruments Makes Million-Dollar Gift to Collin College