Fellowships: Major Fellowships

Fellowships are financial awards given to pursue research, study, or travel. A fellowship is similar to a scholarship, but usually carries more responsibility on the part of the recipient.

Oberlin College supports applications to two types of fellowships: Nomination/ Endorsement Awards and Direct Apply Awards. Oberlin is a participant in all of the major national awards. Students interested in applying for these awards must pass the nomination or endorsement process of Oberlin College. This site lists each award and includes the eligibility requirements, application deadline/process and the name of the faculty advisor. Hard copy information sheets on each fellowship are available in Student Academic Services. Carol Sedgwick, Fellowship Coordinator, Peters G28, can provide assistance in reviewing/critiquing applications or can conduct a practice interview; however, we strongly encourage you to work closely with the faculty advisor of the fellowship for which you are applying.

Finding and applying for fellowships is a time-consuming process. The skills you develop in the process will help you in the future, whether or not you win an award. For example, you will learn how to write an effective resume and/or personal statement. You will learn how to organize your time and coordinate requests for transcripts and recommendations to meet a deadline.

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Stories of previous winners on Oberlin Online

2004-2005

Letter from President Nancy S. Dye Regarding Scholarship, Fellowship, and Award Recipients

Fulbright Grants Enable Seniors to Expand Research

Five Seniors Receive Fulbright Teaching Fellowships

In a Clean Sweep, Four Oberlin Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

Oberlin Senior Named Marshall Scholar

Javits Fellowships Make Only Two Awards to Music Students Each Year—Oberlin Students Score Both of Them

Sam Merrett '05 Receives Humanitarian Award

2003-2004

Award-Winning Students Pursue Postgraduate Studies

Great Britain Awards Christopher Macklin Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Jill Lichtenwalner '04 Captures Fulbright

Four Oberlin Students Win Goldwater Scholarship

Implements of Social Change: Two Fellowships, a Garden, and a Bike Co-op

Jessica Oster '03 One of Three Oberlin Fulbright Winners

Conservatory's Mark Barden Wins Watson Fellowship