Students admitted to Oberlin College are automatically considered for the following types of scholarships.
Oberlin College National Merit Scholarships and National Achievement Scholarships
Oberlin College sponsors a number of National Merit and National Achievement Scholarships, in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. If you are a finalist in the National Merit or National Achievement Scholarship competition, you are eligible for consideration for these Oberlin-sponsored scholarships if you:
- Declare Oberlin as your first-choice college
- Have filed an application for admission to Oberlin College
- Have not been selected as a winner of other National Merit or Corporate National Merit Scholarships
College of Arts and Sciences
A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Office of Admissions makes the awards based on academic achievement and notifies students selected to receive merit awards at the time of admission.
Conservatory Dean's Awards
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of audition ratings and ensemble needs. The Office of Conservatory Admissions notifies selected students at the time of admission.
Restricted Scholarship Programs
Oberlin College offers special scholarships for graduates of Oberlin High School and for children of Oberlin College employees. Contact us for more information about Restricted Scholarship Programs.
For more information about these scholarships, see the part of the Financial Aid web site that refers to the
policies regarding scholarships
