What Scholarships Does Oberlin Offer?

Oberlin sponsors a limited number of merit-based scholarships. Students can apply for for these awards even if they don't apply for need-based financial aid. However, financial aid for students who do qualify for need-based aid and receive a merit-based award will include the merit awards.

Merit-Based Awards

Oberlin College National Merit Scholarships and National Achievement Scholarships
Oberlin College sponsors a number of National Merit Scholarships, in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.  Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program competition are eligible for consideration for Oberlin-sponsored National Merit Scholarships if they declare Oberlin as their first-choice college, have filed an application for admission to Oberlin College, and have not been selected as winners of other National Merit or Corporate National Merit Scholarships.

Conservatory Dean's Awards
These scholarships are offered by the Office of Conservatory Admissions to prospective Conservatory students based on audition ratings and ensemble needs. The Office of Conservatory Admissions notifies selected students at the time of admission.

John F. Oberlin Scholarship (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 around the time they are notified of admission.

Restricted Scholarship Programs

Oberlin College offers special scholarships for graduates of Oberlin High School and for children of Oberlin College employees.
More information on restricted scholarship programs