The North Star Award
At CWRU, we stand true to our North Star, which reads: Case Western Reserve is a high-impact research university that aspires to be a community where humanity, science and technology meet to create a just and thriving world.
We invite scholars from our partnering Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to join our graduate and professional student community in its quest toward this North Star. Students who meet the discipline-based qualifications and matriculate from one of our partner institutions will be considered for the North Star Award. Not only are application fees waived, but selected scholars will automatically receive a 30%-50% tuition award sponsored by the Office of the Provost. In addition, selected North Star Award recipients will join a community of peers and colleagues who will support one another and grow together in their understanding and journey toward contributing to a just and thriving world.
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Please be aware that application deadlines vary among departments. Please visit your program of choice to confirm application deadlines.
**If applying to a program under the School of Graduate Studies, please note: The "Additional Details" page of the application asks, "Would you like to be considered for the North Star Graduate Student Award?" Be sure to confirm your interest by checking "Yes"!
Participating Programs & Admissions Information
Visit the links for additional information about specific, school-based programs. For admissions questions, applicants should reach out directly to the program or department to which they are applying.
The Case School of Engineering offers North Star Awards which include a 30% tuition discount for all Master's programs. The below list is a snapshot of programs from January 2021. For complete details, visit engineering.case.edu/academics. **Note: There is no limit on the number of awards available.
Master of Science
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering with specialization in Translational Health Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering for Scientists (Accelerated Program)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Macromolecular Science and Engineering
- Macromolecular Science and Engineering with Specialization in Fire Science and Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Fire Science and Engineering
- Systems and Control Engineering
Master of Engineering and Management
Master of Engineering
The College of Arts and Sciences offers North Star Awards for the following programs.
Master of Arts
- Anthropology
- Developmental Psychology with an Early Intervention Specialization
- Military Ethics
- Speech Language Pathology
Master of Science
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing offers North Star Awards for the following programs. For additional details please download this program overview.
Master of Science, Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nursing (30% discount, limit of five awards)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Nursing (30% discount, limit of two awards)
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences offers North Star Awards for the following programs.**Note: The School will offer awards covering 50% of tuition in the programs below.
Master of Social Work
Master of Nonprofit Organizations
The School of Dental Medicine offers North Star Awards for the following programs.
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
The School of Law offers North Star Awards for all Master's programs and its JD Programs. The below list is a snapshot of programs from January 2021. For complete details, visit case.edu/law/academics. **Note: additional benefits for qualified students maybe be available on top of the North Star Award.
Master's in Patent Practice
Master of Compliance and Risk Management
Master of Law (LLM) Programs
Juris Doctor (JD)
The School of Medicine offers North Star Awards for the following programs.**Note: All listed programs have a cap of two (2) North Star Awards for the first year of the program.
Master of Arts
Master of Science
- Anatomy
- Anesthesia
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical and Health Informatics
- Biostatistics
- Clinical Research
- Nutrition
- Pathology
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Public Health Nutrition
- Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship
- Systems Biology and Bioinformatics
- Translational Pharmaceutical Science
Master of Public Health
PRIME - Postbac for MD/DO Career Path
The Weatherhead School of Management offers North Star Awards for the following programs. **Note: The School will offer awards covering 50% of tuition in the programs below. There will not be a cap on students. All qualified applicants will be considered for admission.