What is SMART?

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 course credits earned at Collin College will, however, transfer to a number of Texas universities. 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
To apply, students should complete the application and return the application to Dave Galley, Director of Engineering at dgalley@ccccd.edu or office H213 in Heritage Hall on the Preston Ridge Campus. Students requiring more information can call Dave Galley at 972-377-1676.

Application for Collin College students (PDF)

Deadlines
Collin College Students Fall Deadline
Priority is given to applications for the following Fall semester which are received by April 30. The deadline for all applications is May 31.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

Primary Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

1. Collin College Applicant

• Student's major is Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or Computer Science Field(s) of Study (FOS)
• Student is eligible to apply for admission at The University of Texas - Dallas (UTD)
• Student intends to complete the first two years of study and an Associate of Science Degree at Collin College before concurrently enrolling in or transferring to UTD.
• Student intends to pursue an Engineering or Engineering related career.
• Additional Selection Criteria Considerations
• High School and College GPA
  (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Student Essay (500 word maximum)
• Description of Extracurricular Services and Activities (Optional)
  (Please attach a list for consideration)

'SMART' scholars and future engineer Chris Wilson.

2. High School Student / Collin College Applicant

• Student's intended major is Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or Computer Science Field(s) of Study (FOS)
• Student is eligible to apply for admission at The University of Texas - Dallas (UTD)
• Student intends to complete the first two years of study and an Associate of Science Degree at Collin College before concurrently enrolling in or transferring to UTD.
• Student intends to pursue an Engineering or Engineering related career.
• Additional Selection Criteria Considerations
• High School GPA
  (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Student Essay (500 word maximum)
• Description of Extracurricular Services and Activities (Optional)
  (Please attach a list for consideration)

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