Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve FIRST Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Case Western Reserve University runs two $10,000 scholarships for high school seniors who have spent at least one full season on a FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Tech Challenge team. Each award renews up to $40,000 over four years as long as you hold a 3.0 GPA.

FIRST runs in dozens of countries, so this is one of the few US merit competitions where an activity you already do abroad is the qualification. One full season on a team is the published threshold.

International students can participate in Case Western's scholarship competitions unless a competition notes otherwise, and this one carries no such note.

The cost to you is a separate scholarship application with an essay by 15 February, on top of a complete admission application. Winners hear by 1 April. At $10,000 a year this is a partial award, so budget for the rest of tuition, housing and meals.

What It Covers

Tuition

$10,000 in the first year, renewable up to $40,000 across four years if you keep a 3.0 GPA. Housing, meals, fees and books are not covered.

Eligibility

First-year applicants who are seniors in high school and have participated at least one full season on a FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Tech Challenge team. Two awards are made. Renewal requires a 3.0 GPA. Case Western states that international students can participate in its scholarship competitions unless a particular competition notes otherwise, and no such note applies here. Students who are otherwise eligible for full-tuition benefits at Case Western are not eligible for these awards.

Eligible Countries

All countries

How to Apply

A scholarship application separate from the admission application, including a response to an essay prompt. The admission application must be complete by the applicant deadline and the scholarship application must arrive by 15 February. Winners are notified by 1 April.

Application Routes and Dates

Admission round and scholarship supplement

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Complete the admission application by the deadline for your selected round, followed by the separate scholarship application by February 15. Confirm the current admission calendar; February 15 alone does not establish that a new applicant can still apply.

Timing source · Checked 2026-09-13