Shape leaders who get hard things done.

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The world needs leaders with courage, character, and critical judgment. At the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, scholarships and student support are not simply a means of access - they are a strategic investment in the next generation of innovative builders and doers who create meaningful change.

Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. A traditional transcript alone should never 
determine who can access a transformational education. By eliminating financial barriers and 
investing in scholarships and experiential opportunities, Weatherhead attracts and develops principled leaders prepared to make an immediate impact in business and society.

Ways to Support Weatherhead Students

Weatherhead partners with alumni, friends, and corporate partners to establish funding 
opportunities aligned with personal philanthropic goals and the school's strategic priorities. 

Student Scholarships and Fellowships

Your investment provides direct financial support to ensure driven students can focus on 
developing their leadership potential.

  • Merit-Based Scholarships: Support undergraduate and graduate students from every 
    background whose determination, character, and ideas will drive the future of business.
  • Graduate Fellowships: Attract top-tier talent from our region, across the nation, and around the globe to our specialized master's and doctoral programs.
  • Endowed Scholarships: Create a permanent, sustainable legacy that generates awards in perpetuity, allowing Weatherhead to support exceptional talent intentionally across generations.
  • Names & Annual Scholarships: Make an immediate, direct impact by funding student awards in the current academic year, tailored to specific areas of interest or school priorities.

Student Experience and Opportunity Funds

Prepare students to lead from day one. 
Weatherhead's distinctive approach to experiential learning is one of our greatest strengths.

Your support powers transformative, career-shaping experiences beyond the classroom, including: 

  • Global and domestic immersion experiences
  • Leadership development initiatives
  • Experiential learning projects and competitions
  • Career-shaping opportunities that prepare students for real-world leadership

Philanthropic Partnership and Stewardship 

Weatherhead is deeply grateful to the community of donors whose generosity establishes opportunities for our students. We view philanthropy as an active partnership and are committed to thoughtful stewardship, regular reporting, and meaningful engagement. Your investment directly shapes Weatherhead's immediate impact and long-term trajectory. 

We view philanthropy as a partnership and are committed to thoughtful stewardship, transparency and meaningful engagement with donors at every level. Donor investment plays a central role in shaping Weatherhead’s present impact and long-term trajectory.

Explore Giving Opportunities

We welcome conversations with individuals, families, and organizations interested in supporting student access, scholarships, and experiential innovation at Weatherhead.

To discuss named gift opportunities, endowments, or alignment with your philanthropic goals, , please contact: supportweatherhead@case.edu or 216.368.2787