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The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is committed to reducing barriers and strives to provide access to our nationally ranked graduate programs in social work and nonprofit management. In 2025, the Mandel School provided more than $5 million in scholarships to talented change leaders to make their mark on the field. Applying to the program will automatically qualify you for scholarships.
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Mandel School MSW Scholarships
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is committed to making graduate education accessible and affordable. All MSW students are eligible to be considered for scholarship support—no separate application is required.
Our scholarships recognize academic excellence, professional promise, financial need, and commitment to social impact.
Core Scholarship Opportunities (Available to All MSW & MNO Students)
| Scholarship Type | Description | Typical Award Range |
|---|---|---|
| Endowed & Merit-Based Scholarships | Awarded based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to the field of social work. | Varies |
| Workforce Partner Scholarships | 50% tuition scholarship for eligible students employed with eligible agency partners. | Up to $49,500 |
| Service Corps Partnership Scholarships | For participants in programs such as City Year and Peace Corps. | Varies |
| Need-Based Scholarships | Based on demonstrated financial need. Requires FAFSA completion and supplemental questions (information shared by Dec. 2025). | Varies |
Additional Opportunities by Program Format
| Program Format | Exclusive Opportunities | Typical Award Range |
|---|---|---|
| MSW Weekly (On-Campus) | Leadership Fellows Program | Full-tuition |
| Louis Stokes Fellowship | Full-tuition | |
| Mandel Dean’s Fellow Scholarship | $10,000 annual award | |
| Field Education Stipend | $6,000 annual awarded in 2025-2026 | |
| MSW Weekend | Child Welfare Fellows Program | 50% tuition for Ohio public child welfare employees awarded in 2nd and/or 3rd year |
Student Employment & Work-Study
Students have been hired on-campus to work as grad assistants in admissions, alumni and development, academic affairs, government relations, residential life, the office of multicultural affairs, Greek life and student affairs. In addition, faculty have hired students as research assistants. Student employment positions typically pay an hourly rate.
Need-Based Support
In addition to merit-based and partner awards, the Mandel School now offers need-based scholarships as part of our holistic support model. The need-based awards will be determined after admission.
To be considered:
- Complete your FAFSA (CWRU Code: 003137)
- Respond to the short financial need questionnaire (available by December 2025)