The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support first generation college students from Racine Case High School who show academic promise and have demonstrated involvement in their community.
The scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) graduating from Case High School by the end of spring semester 2026. This scholarship requires students to maintain a 2.5, or higher, GPA throughout the first two years of college.
The scholarship award is $2000/year for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years. Payments will be divided between semesters or quarters depending on the calendar for the school attended. The third and forth year scholarship awards are $500/semester. Maintenance of a 2.5 GPA is required.
1. Application Form (see link below).
Case Class of ‘74 Scholarship 2026 Application (PDF)
Case Class of ‘74 Scholarship 2026 Application (MS Word)
2. Official high school transcript - most recent two years.
3. Community Service Participation – Record and Information during High School. If no Community Service, explain other activities, jobs, family commitments outside of school.
4. Letters of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor. A letter from a community service or workplace representative may all be included.
One additional (optional) recommendation letter, related to applicant’s record of Community Service, may also be submitted.
5. ACT and/or PSAT/SAT test scores (plus other Achievement test and Advanced Placement or IB scores, if available).
6. Scholarship Essay: Either your common essay or the essay question below of up to three pages, double-spaced in response to the following question:
You are about to achieve a big milestone by graduating from Case High School in June 2026! What are some of the key things you learned during your years at Case that will help you succeed at college or technical school? What do you hope to accomplish in the years after your college or technical school graduation?
Only fully completed applications will be considered.
Email your application to:
Case74scholarship@gmail.com
For additional information, contact:
Case Class of ‘74 Scholarship Committee
Email: Case74scholarship@gmail.com
Selection is based on committee evaluations of each applicant’s (a) essay; (b) letters of recommendation; (c) record of community service; (d) academic achievements; (e) extracurricular activities including job; and (f) honors/awards/recognition. Scholarship Review Committee decisions are final upon announcement of recipient.