But itâs all coming out at the same time, in the same place. The water in one location can only degrade so much oil at one time; an oil spill goes far beyond overwhelming the oceanâs natural oil-coping mechanisms. And remember, the oil from all those natural seeps escapes year-round.
SMART is a DoD civilian scholarship-for-service program which is a part of the National Defense Education Program (NDEP). Like other NDEP programs, SMART is funded through the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Merit Scholarships. Merit scholarships, on the other hand, are not dependent upon a familyâs financial need. Merit scholarships are most commonly awarded one of two ways: a studentâs connection with an affinity group or for a studentâs academic, athletic, or artistic ability. The most common type of merit scholarship is one that is given for a studentâs academic, athletic, or artistic ability. The scholarship amounts vary by school but can range from $500 to full tuition.