Scholarships and Grants

Financial Assistance

CASE Sponsors make scholarships and grants possible for the teachers and programs seeking financial support to implement CASE. 

A second round of scholarships has been opened with the remaining funding available for 2026. Please review the available scholarships below and use the links to the right to access the corresponding scholarship opportunity. 

 

CASE Institute Scholarships

All new and current agricultural instructors are welcome to apply. CASE Scholarships are available for teachers planning to attend CASE Institutes in the summer of 2026. CASE Institutes are hosted from June to August. Applicants must identify their top three CASE Institute selections. 

2nd Round Partial Scholarships Available: Dollars will be applied directly to registration costs for a CASE Institute via a coupon code; remaining balances are the responsibility of the teacher or school. 

• Ag Mechanics Scholarship: $1,500 | APT or AEMT CASE Institutes
• Farm Credit East Regional Scholarships: $1,250 | Teachers from CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, NY, NJ, and VT for any CASE Institute.

 

Application Timeline: Second-round applications are open until filled! 

 

CASE Scholarship Checklist Items

•Teacher Contact Information

•Top 3 CASE Institute Selection

•Impact Statement 

•Admin or Registrant Acknowledgment Form 

•Letter of Support for CASE Implementation

 

CASE Scholarships are made possible by:

     

 

John Deere | CASE 4 Learning Ag Equipment Maintenance and Technology Scholarship

Through a generous donation, John Deere has committed funding for FOUR Agricultural Educators to receive the following scholarship award for the Agricultural Equipment Maintenance & Technology (AEMT) course.

Scholarship Award Available:

1. The Ag Mechanics Professional Development Scholarship is equal to the value of the full AEMT CASE Institute registration.
2. Professional Development Travel Stipend equal to the value of the teacher’s travel and lodging to and from the training; reimbursed through a travel voucher.
3. $17,000 Classroom Material Stipend for equipment and supplies used directly to facilitate CASE AEMT in the local classroom.

In addition, teachers will receive an all-inclusive trip to the John Deere Teacher Experience June 15 - 16, 2026, including:

1. John Deere Teacher Experience training with John Deere Technicians provides hands-on experience operating equipment at a John Deere Training Center in Orlando, Florida.
2. Professional Development Travel Stipend equal to the value of air, ground transportation, hotel, and meals.

The estimated value of this award is $25,000 per teacher.

Application Timeline: Due by May 1, 2026.

 

CASE AEMT Scholarship Award is made possible by:

 

Material Grant Awards 

 

Ag Equipment Maintenance and Technology (AEMT) Material Grants 

Schools with a High School Teacher seeking AEMT certification in 2026 are eligible to apply.

To be eligible for these grants, each school must:

• Have a teacher attend the AEMT CASE Institute this summer at SUNY Cobleskill.
• Have a teacher who instructs at least one CASE AEMT Course during the 2026-2027 school year.
• Prepare an application with supporting documents, and submit the complete package electronically by the written deadline.
• Complete the AED High School recognition application while attending the AEMT CASE Institute.

Grant Award Available: Applicants will be selected to receive a $7,500 grant for CASE AEMT Materials. After completion of the CASE AEMT Certification and AED high school recognition application, materials will be shipped directly to the teacher’s school.

Application Timeline: Due by March 31, 2026.

 

CASE AEMT Grants are made possible by:

 

Implementation Grants

Middle school, high school, and pre-service teachers who teach at least one CASE Course or schools that plan to expand or start CASE programming are welcome to apply. Grants can include requests for equipment, materials, and/or software funding from CASE Vendors to facilitate CASE courses. 

Grant Funds Available: up to $5,000.00 per applicant.

Awarded funds will be sent to the school via check.

Application Timeline: October 29, 2025, through an extended deadline of December 15, 2025!

 

CASE Implementation Grant Application Checklist Items

•Teacher & Administrator Information

•School Contact Information

•Itemized Budget Proposal

•Estimated Student Impact

•Impact Statement 

•Letter of Support for CASE Implementation

 

CASE Grants are made possible by: