Department of Defense (DoD) employees can earn post-graduate education through the Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship program. The program helps qualified employees or potential recruits to earn their master's or doctorate degrees. Once chosen through a highly competitive application and selection process, scholars receive funding for tuition, books and travel. Financial support even includes a yearly stipend that amounts to anywhere from $28,000 to $31,000. The program also offers mentorship and a network of resources. For more information, visit the DoD STEM website.

For more information on military education and scholarship benefits, including the GI Bill, visit the Military.com Education section.